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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyga Thum Yum Koong (ranked 3968 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Ilya Kushnevich (ranked 441 p4p, 388 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 cm
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160
2 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Kushnevich!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnevich thuds his right hand into Thum Yum Koong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thum Yum Koong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kushnevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnevich gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Kushnevich stops a takedown attempt from Thum Yum Koong.
Kushnevich lands a takedown into guard.
Kushnevich controlling from the top position.
Thum Yum Koong looking to control.
Kushnevich content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a triangle but Kushnevich pushes his legs off easily.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to hold Kushnevich in close to prevent damage but Kushnevich has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thum Yum Koong wants to improve his position but Kushnevich is controlling well.
Kushnevich slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Thum Yum Koong's temple.
Kushnevich is nestled in close to Thum Yum Koong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kushnevich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thum Yum Koong manages to get to full guard.
Kushnevich postures up and lands a big shot to Thum Yum Koong's brow.
Thum Yum Koong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thum Yum Koong tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thum Yum Koong looking to control.
Kushnevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kushnevich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kushnevich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kushnevich landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kushnevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thum Yum Koong's head.
Kushnevich trying to control but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Thum Yum Koong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kushnevich has passed into side control.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thum Yum Koong keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Thum Yum Koong's temple.
Thum Yum Koong has hold of Kushnevich's hands but Kushnevich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thum Yum Koong tries to roll over but Kushnevich keeps him under control.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kushnevich winds up and cracks Thum Yum Koong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich slips a nice elbow through Thum Yum Koong's hands, connecting with Thum Yum Koong's forehead.
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kushnevich lands a nice short elbow.
Kushnevich working over Thum Yum Koong with some ground and pound. Thum Yum Koong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Kushnevich seems content to control.
Kushnevich working Thum Yum Koong over with strikes.
Kushnevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich trying to mount his opponent but Thum Yum Koong defends it.
Thum Yum Koong taking some punishment here, with Kushnevich in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Thum Yum Koong off balance momentarily.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a body shot.
Thum Yum Koong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thum Yum Koong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thum Yum Koong drives through with a takedown into Kushnevich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thum Yum Koong wants to control from the top but Kushnevich keeps moving.
Kushnevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thum Yum Koong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kushnevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thum Yum Koong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kushnevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Thum Yum Koong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnevich keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the action but Kushnevich is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich regains half guard.
Kushnevich is controlling Thum Yum Koong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thum Yum Koong is pressing down on Kushnevich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnevich is holding on for now.
Kushnevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thum Yum Koong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnevich keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kushnevich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kushnevich managing to control the position.
The adventures of Kushnevich the control monster continue. Boring.
Thum Yum Koong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thum Yum Koong fails with a takedown attempt.
Thum Yum Koong throws a hook but Kushnevich blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kushnevich with the inside leg kick.
Kushnevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Kushnevich as he connects with a hook.
Kushnevich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kushnevich trying to control but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thum Yum Koong's head.
Kushnevich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kushnevich is working Thum Yum Koong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kushnevich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kushnevich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thum Yum Koong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kushnevich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thum Yum Koong!
Thum Yum Koong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Ilya Kushnevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thum Yum Koong keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kushnevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kushnevich is keen to just control but Thum Yum Koong is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong is looking to control Kushnevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thum Yum Koong avoid being mounted?
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thum Yum Koong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kushnevich trying to control the action but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kushnevich there.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kushnevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thum Yum Koong is refusing to be controlled, as Kushnevich sits in half guard.
Thum Yum Koong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kushnevich is working away from the top position though.
Kushnevich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kushnevich lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thum Yum Koong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thum Yum Koong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to escape the mount.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes but Thum Yum Koong is staying in there.
Kushnevich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thum Yum Koong is rocked!
Kushnevich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Thum Yum Koong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kushnevich! Thum Yum Koong is hurt baaadly! Kushnevich is firing away with more strikes - Thum Yum Koong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnevich!
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hype
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