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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Stribling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshymensky comes to the cage accompanied by let it rock . The key to victory for Jesse Kshymensky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kshymensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Stribling!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stribling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kshymensky bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kshymensky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stribling's head.
Stribling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stribling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kshymensky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kshymensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kshymensky clinches up against the cage.
Stribling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kshymensky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stribling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stribling gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kshymensky regains guard.
Stribling landing with the ground and pound.
Kshymensky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kshymensky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kshymensky tries to get out of the position.
Stribling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kshymensky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kshymensky, not yet.
Stribling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stribling working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kshymensky controls Stribling momentarily but Stribling frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stribling scoring with some ground and pound.
Stribling pushing down on Kshymensky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kshymensky taking some punishment here, with Stribling in his half guard.
Stribling drops an elbow to the side of Kshymensky's head.
Kshymensky wants to get back to full guard.
Kshymensky is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stribling lands a nice short elbow.
Kshymensky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kshymensky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stribling is working away from the top position though.
Stribling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stribling 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.
Kshymensky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kshymensky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stribling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stribling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stribling working Kshymensky over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stribling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet.
Kshymensky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stribling winds up and cracks Kshymensky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Stribling connects with a nice short shot to Kshymensky's temple.
Stribling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kshymensky is trying to stand back up but Stribling is controlling him
Stribling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stribling working over Kshymensky with some ground and pound. Kshymensky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stribling lands with a punch from half guard.
Stribling slips a nice elbow through Kshymensky's hands, connecting with Kshymensky's forehead.
Stribling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stribling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stribling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kshymensky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet.
Kshymensky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stribling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kshymensky has hold of Stribling's hands but Stribling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stribling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kshymensky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stribling on the ground.
Kshymensky trying to control here.
Stribling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stribling drops an elbow to the side of Kshymensky's head.
Kshymensky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stribling drives through and clinches with Kshymensky against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stribling turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stribling lands a nice forearm strike.
Stribling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kshymensky is looking for a sweep.
Kshymensky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stribling has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kshymensky wants to control but Stribling postures up.
Kshymensky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kshymensky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stribling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stribling lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stribling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stribling scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kshymensky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stribling cracks Kshymensky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Stribling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stribling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kshymensky controls Stribling momentarily but Stribling frees himself.
Stribling is working Kshymensky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stribling with a nice head shot there.
Stribling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stribling prevents Kshymensky from getting back to his feet.
Stribling lands a couple of elbows.
Stribling chips away with some ground and pound.
Kshymensky controls Stribling momentarily but Stribling frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stribling passes Kshymensky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stribling lands a nice short elbow.
Stribling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky pushes Stribling off looking to stand but Stribling dives back in and keeps control.
Stribling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kshymensky is trying to get back to full guard.
Stribling moves nicely into side control.
Stribling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stribling scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kshymensky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kshymensky is trying to get back to half guard.
Kshymensky is pushing Stribling's head away, looking to escape. Stribling manages to hold on to the position though.
Stribling cracks Kshymensky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stribling landing strikes.
Kshymensky tries to buck Stribling off but Stribling is having none of it.
Stribling lands an elbow.
Kshymensky tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kshymensky tries to keep at a distance but Stribling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stribling works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stribling passes Kshymensky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kshymensky tries to kick Stribling off but Stribling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kshymensky is trying to get back to full guard.
Kshymensky is trying to stand up here but Stribling is controlling him well.
Stribling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stribling drops an elbow to the side of Kshymensky's head.
Stribling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kshymensky is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stribling gets a clinch.
Stribling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kshymensky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stribling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stribling working some strikes from top position.
Kshymensky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stribling.
Stribling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kshymensky 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.
Stribling is in close to Kshymensky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kshymensky wants to stand but Stribling is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stribling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kshymensky but Kshymensky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stribling rushes Kshymensky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stribling can't get the takedown.
Kshymensky is pressed up against the cage. Stribling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kshymensky down to the mat. Kshymensky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Stribling.
Stribling scores with a takedown into Kshymensky's guard.
Stribling working some strikes from top position.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet but Stribling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stribling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stribling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kshymensky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stribling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stribling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Stribling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kshymensky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kshymensky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stribling as he jumps to the side.
Stribling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kshymensky swivels and escapes.
Kshymensky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kshymensky throws a one two combo.
Kshymensky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stribling shoots for a takedown but Kshymensky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stribling is looking to clinch but Kshymensky is avoiding it.
Kshymensky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stribling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stribling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kshymensky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stribling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stribling wants a takedown but no success here.
Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Stribling.
Kshymensky lands a body shot.
Stribling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kshymensky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kshymensky is trying to break the clinch but Stribling has him pressed against the cage.
Stribling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stribling pushes down on Kshymensky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kshymensky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stribling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stribling's back!
Kshymensky is trying to stick to Stribling's back but Stribling is turning into Kshymensky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kshymensky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stribling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky keeping full guard, as Stribling tries to pass.
Kshymensky wants to sweep here but Stribling controlling him for the moment.
Stribling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stribling works over Kshymensky with some ground and pound from guard.
Stribling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stribling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stribling pushing down on Kshymensky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stribling trying to pass the guard but Kshymensky defending well.
Stribling passes to full mount!
Kshymensky is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stribling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stribling putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stribling is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kshymensky tries to lock up and control but Stribling gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kshymensky working to try and regain half guard.
Stribling landing shots from mount.
Stribling is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kshymensky can't escape the position.
Tim Stribling has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stribling cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kshymensky tries to lock up and control but Stribling gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kshymensky is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kshymensky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kshymensky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stribling breaks from Kshymensky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stribling with a couple of short strikes.
Kshymensky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Stribling landing strikes from the mount.
Stribling putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kshymensky is bucking up trying to escape but Stribling cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kshymensky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stribling dominating with strikes here.
Kshymensky tries to hold on but Stribling postures up.
Stribling unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky is working to get back to half guard.
Stribling working Kshymensky over with strikes here.
Kshymensky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kshymensky wants to control but Stribling is having none of it.
Stribling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kshymensky is trying to stand up.
Stribling scoring with strikes but Kshymensky is staying in there.
Kshymensky's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jesse Kshymensky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stribling with shots to the head and body - Kshymensky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stribling dominating with strikes here.
Stribling blocks Kshymensky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Stribling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stribling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Stribling!
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hype
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RATING
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