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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Yakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovlev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Maroon 5 - Sugar. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Yakovlev enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Kais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Yakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovlev feints and then cracks Kais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kais down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yakovlev.
Yakovlev moves forwards but Kais connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut.
Yakovlev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kais avoids the head kick by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev tries to land a leg kick but Kais saw it coming and moves away.
Kais is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev lands with a nice combination. Kais backs away looking to recover.
Yakovlev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kais counters with a big head kick but Yakovlev shrugs it off.
Yakovlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kais counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovlev throws a low kick, looking for Kais's leg but Kais calmly moves out of range.
Yakovlev tries to land a leg kick but Kais saw it coming and moves away.
Yakovlev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kais throws a lazy right hand but Yakovlev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakovlev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev scores with a spinning back kick!
Yakovlev cracks Kais with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yakovlev misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Yakovlev.
A combination from Yakovlev does no damage.
Yakovlev lands a head kick!
Kais checks a leg kick.
Yakovlev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kais scores with a shot to the body.
Yakovlev throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kais to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Yakovlev.
Kais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Yakovlev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kais doesn't seem phased though.
Yakovlev misses with a kick to the body.
Kais is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yakovlev connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakovlev misses with a body kick.
Kais tries to counter by clinching up but Yakovlev breaks away and moves out of range.
Yakovlev lands a leg kick that knocks Kais off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Yakovlev misses
and Kais counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yakovlev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kais blocks a head kick by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev throws a wild body kick that Kais sees coming a mile off.
Yakovlev moves out of range as Kais throws a body kick.
Kais throws a body shot but no joy.
Kais blocks a head kick by Yakovlev.
It looked like Kais was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yakovlev wants to land a leg kick but Kais is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovlev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKais.
Kais slips a jab and a cross from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kais takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yakovlev scores with a jab. Kais acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Yakovlev is predictable there
and Kais counters with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Yakovlev.
A punch combination from Yakovlev misses.
Kais throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovlev moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovlev misses with a low kick.
Yakovlev misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev misses with a leg kick.
Kais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakovlev.
Kais goes for a double leg but Yakovlev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakovlev continues to drive forward.
Kais will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yakovlev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kais has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yakovlev throws a leg kick but Kais sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Yakovlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yakovlev scores with a punch to the head.
Yakovlev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovlev misses with a leg kick.
Yakovlev throws a sloppy head kick and Kais moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Yakovlev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kais doesn't seem phased though.
Kais blocks a head kick by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev throws a sloppy head kick and Kais moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yakovlev.
Kais needs to keep his hands up - Yakovlev had a free shot at his head there.
Kais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Yakovlev misses.
Yakovlev throws a shot from downtown. Kais moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kais might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yakovlev thows a leg kick but Kais checks it
and Kais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakovlev throws a head kick but Kais moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kais misses.
Yakovlev throws a head kick that misses.
Kais appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Yakovlev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yakovlev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakovlev looks for the body kick but Kais saw that one coming.
Yakovlev throws a head kick but Kais moves out of range.
Alexander Yakovlev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovlev slips a jab from Kais.
A big left from Yakovlev misses.
Yakovlev scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev throws a leg kick but Kais checks it.
Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Yakovlev slams his shin into Kais's torso.
Yakovlev lands a high kick!
Alexander Yakovlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovlev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yakovlev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovlev tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakovlev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovlev misses with a leg kick.
Yakovlev motions for Kais to come forward. Yakovlev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kais appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev staying out of range there.
Yakovlev throws a low kick but Kais avoids it.
Kais throwing a counter right hand but Yakovlev manages to avoid it.
Yakovlev avoids a kick to the body.
Yakovlev throws a fast counter high kick but Kais manages to duck under it in time.
Yakovlev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovlev misses with a straight right.
Yakovlev throws a sloppy head kick and Kais moves out of range easily.
Yakovlev throws a body kick that misses.
Yakovlev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kais is able to avoid easily.
Kais tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yakovlev manages to circle out of the way.
Yakovlev tries to score with a low kick but Kais moves his leg out of the way.
Yakovlev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKais.
Yakovlev throws a chopping leg kick but Kais manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kais moves forwards but Yakovlev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kais thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yakovlev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kais moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovlev.
Kais moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kais needs to keep his hands up - Yakovlev had a free shot at his head there.
Yakovlev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovlev throws an off balance right hand
and Kais counters with a low kick, right behind Yakovlev 's knee.
Yakovlev is breathing heavily.
Yakovlev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kais feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovlev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yakovlev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kais connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Yakovlev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yakovlev motions for Kais to come forward. Yakovlev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovlev throws a big shot that misses.
Yakovlev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexander Yakovlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kais moves out of range as Yakovlev throws a body kick.
Kais lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yakovlev avoids the head kick by Kais.
Despite the aggression on Yakovlev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yakovlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kais.
Yakovlev swinging wildly here.
Kais appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovlev throws a lazy head kick
and Kais counters with a big head kick but Yakovlev shrugs it off.
Alexander Yakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kais tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovlev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakovlev tries a quick counter leg kick but Kais is wise to it.
Kais on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kais drops his hands momentarily and Yakovlev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakovlev thows a leg kick but Kais checks it
and Yakovlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakovlev throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovlev throws a sloppy head kick and Kais moves out of range easily.
As Yakovlev backs away, Kais returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yakovlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kais. Yakovlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kais throws a shot from downtown. Yakovlev moves away and avoids it.
Yakovlev tries to bum rush Kais with a series of wild strikes but Kais uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Kais.
It looked like Kais was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kais throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev throws out a loose jab but Kais uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovlev lands with a right hand.
Kais avoids the head kick by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kais blocks a head kick by Yakovlev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kais fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kais uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovlev.
Kais blocks a head kick by Yakovlev.
Kais lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yakovlev misses with a combination
and Kais counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yakovlev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kais.
Yakovlev scores with a nice body kick.
Yakovlev throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovlev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kais uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovlev.
Kais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenny Kais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kais moves out of range as Yakovlev throws a body kick.
Yakovlev blocks a head kick by Kais.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kais throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kais throws a head kick but Yakovlev moves out of range.
Alexander Yakovlev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovlev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kais misses with a head kick.
Kais misses with a looping right.
Kais drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kais moves out of range as Yakovlev throws a body kick.
Yakovlev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kais is looking for a counter combo.
Yakovlev misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Yakovlev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yakovlev 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Yakovlev!
Alexander Yakovlev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Kenny Kais stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM GOD'.
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energy
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hype
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