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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aengus Americium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jankowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Start It Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ivan Jankowski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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202 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aengus Americium!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jankowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Americium.
The fight stays on the outside here - Americium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jankowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Americium.
Americium tries to clinch there but Jankowski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Americium fails with a takedown attempt.
Americium fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Americium throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Americium shoots in for a takedown but Jankowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus Americium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americium doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankowski circles away.
Americium shoots in but no luck this time.
Americium shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jankowski is trying to defend but Americium finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Americium prevents Jankowski from improving his position.
Jankowski is controlling Americium's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski wants to get back to full guard.
Americium trying to control the action but Jankowski is working from the bottom.
Jankowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jankowski is staying active underneath Americium, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jankowski is controlling Americium's trapped leg to prevent Americium from advancing to side control.
Americium with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jankowski is looking for a sweep. Americium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americium wants to stand but Jankowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jankowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Americium is breathing heavily.
Americium stopping the sweep attempt from Jankowski.
Jankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Americium is aware though and is defending well.
Americium trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski has control of Americium's left arm, preventing Americium from doing any damage.
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.
Jankowski keeping moving, preventing Americium from controlling successfully.
Jankowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Americium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jankowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankowski drops an elbow to the side of Americium's head.
Jankowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Americium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jankowski shoots in for a takedown but Americium shows good takedown defense.
Jankowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Americium circles away.
Americium misses with a looping left.
Americium misses with a takedown attempt
and Jankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Americium wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Americium's head.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Americium blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Jankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Americium is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Americium trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jankowski 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.
Americium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Americium tries to roll over but Jankowski keeps him under control.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski trying to control the action but Americium is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski prevents Americium from standing back up.
Jankowski slips a nice elbow through Americium's hands, connecting with Americium's forehead.
Jankowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jankowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Americium is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
Ivan Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankowski drops an elbow to the side of Americium's head.
Jankowski drops an elbow to the side of Americium's head.
Americium has hold of Jankowski's hands but Jankowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jankowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Americium does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski with the ground and pound but Americium uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jankowski stands up over Americium, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jankowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Americium's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americium is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Americium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Americium being controlled here, momentarily.
Jankowski postures up in Americium's guard and throws a big left but Americium blocks it.
Americium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankowski working some strikes from top position.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Americium keeps moving.
Jankowski wants to pass the guard but Americium is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Americium has wrist control.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Americium working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Americium tries to clinch but Jankowski is having none of it.
Americium with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Americium working a defensive guard here.
Jankowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jankowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Americium takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Americium wants to control but Jankowski postures up.
Jankowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Americium regains half guard.
Jankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Americium keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Jankowski there.
Ground and pound from Jankowski.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Americium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Americium is looking to escape.
Jankowski is trying to control. Americium wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Jankowski there.
Americium taking some punishment here, with Jankowski in his half guard.
Jankowski lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Jankowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jankowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Americium tries to kick Jankowski off but Jankowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jankowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Americium with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jankowski working the head and body with strikes.
Jankowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jankowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Jankowski.
Jankowski working the head and body with strikes.
Americium wants to control but Jankowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jankowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jankowski working Americium over with strikes.
Jankowski content to control rather than advance.
Americium trying to hold on to Jankowski's head to control him but Jankowski postures up.
Americium on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americium trying to control here.
Jankowski working Americium over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Jankowski there.
Jankowski drops an elbow to the side of Americium's head.
Americium tries to kick Jankowski off but Jankowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Americium is trying to maintain the position but Jankowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Jankowski stalling.
Jankowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Americium has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jankowski is working away from the top position though.
Americium is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
Americium has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jankowski is working away from the top position though.
Jankowski working Americium over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankowski is trying to control. Americium wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jankowski working the head and body with strikes.
Jankowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Aengus Americium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Jankowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jankowski is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jankowski 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jankowski!
Ivan Jankowski is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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