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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Kasperski (ranked 3537 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Lukyanov (ranked 2680 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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157 lbs
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178 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dawid Kasperski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Lukyanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lukyanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasperski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasperski has his hands clasped together around Lukyanov's back. He's all about the action.
Lukyanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasperski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasperski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kasperski gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kasperski wants to stand and escape but Lukyanov is having none of it.
Lukyanov wants to control from the top but Kasperski keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasperski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lukyanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasperski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kasperski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kasperski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasperski passes Lukyanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kasperski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lukyanov wants to control but Kasperski passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lukyanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kasperski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lukyanov is trying to control Kasperski's posture but Kasperski avoids it.
Kasperski controlling the position.
Lukyanov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kasperski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasperski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lukyanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kasperski content just to control the position here.
Kasperski won't let Lukyanov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kasperski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kasperski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kasperski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski controlling the position easily from mount.
Kasperski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasperski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kasperski looking to secure an arm triangle but Lukyanov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Kasperski dominated that round.
That's time! Kasperski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Kasperski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Kasperski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Kasperski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lukyanov as Kasperski shoots in.
Kasperski shoots and misses
and Lukyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kasperski tries to clinch there but Lukyanov circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasperski.
Kasperski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lukyanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasperski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawid Kasperski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukyanov but Lukyanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasperski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasperski misses with a takedown
and Lukyanov counters with a left and a right that stings Kasperski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasperski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasperski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLukyanov.
Kasperski shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukyanov tries to sprawl out of it but Kasperski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukyanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasperski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lukyanov rushes Kasperski and presses him up against the cage.
Lukyanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kasperski's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Lukyanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski jumps guard but Lukyanov stands there with Kasperski around his waist. Kasperski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lukyanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasperski to keep the fight standing.
Kasperski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kasperski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lukyanov's efforts to push away.
Kasperski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lukyanov up against the cage.
Kasperski goes for a takedown attempt but Lukyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukyanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lukyanov dives in and grabs Kasperski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasperski pushes down on Lukyanov's head and hops out.
Kasperski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lukyanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasperski.
Lukyanov lands a head kick!
Kasperski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lukyanov swivels and escapes.
Kasperski misses with a takedown attempt - Lukyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lukyanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lukyanov clinches up with Kasperski and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov breaks from the clinch.
Lukyanov is looking to clinch but Kasperski is avoiding it.
Kasperski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lukyanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kasperski is trying to defend but Lukyanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasperski actively working from the bottom here.
Kasperski is positioning himself well to prevent Lukyanov advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasperski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasperski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Lukyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lukyanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasperski is fending him off so far but Lukyanov persists. Nope, Kasperski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasperski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lukyanov circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kasperski. No joy for Lukyanov on that attempt.
Boris Lukyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasperski dives in and grabs Lukyanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukyanov pushes down on Kasperski's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Lukyanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lukyanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasperski is fending him off so far but Lukyanov persists. Nope, Kasperski circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawid Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov.
Lukyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukyanov but Lukyanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukyanov throws a push kick but Kasperski slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukyanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasperski.
Nice sprawl there from Kasperski as Lukyanov shoots in.
Lukyanov throws a nice looking combination but Kasperski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Kasperski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lukyanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasperski.
Kasperski sets himself, and Lukyanov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kasperski avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasperski has closed the distance and engaged Lukyanov in a clinch.
Kasperski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kasperski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lukyanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lukyanov is trying to break free.
Kasperski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanov to keep the fight standing.
Lukyanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasperski has him pressed against the cage.
Lukyanov working hard to break the clinch.
Kasperski is trying to maintain a safe position but Lukyanov gets an underhook and turns Kasperski into the cage.
Kasperski is trying to pull guard but Lukyanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kasperski goes for a takedown attempt but Lukyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasperski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasperski throwing a counter right hand but Lukyanov manages to avoid it.
Lukyanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasperski throws a lazy right hand but Lukyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lukyanov instigates a clinch.
Kasperski tries to break the clinch but Lukyanov is controlling the position.
Lukyanov avoiding damage.
Lukyanov lands a left hand.
Kasperski gets underhooks to prevent Lukyanov's takedown attempt.
Lukyanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasperski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lukyanov smiles and moves away.
Lukyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasperski tries to sprawl out of it but Lukyanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasperski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Kasperski clinches.
Lukyanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasperski has him pressed against the cage.
Kasperski can't get the takedown.
Kasperski tries to pull guard but Lukyanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kasperski drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lukyanov breaks from the clinch.
Lukyanov clinches with his opponent.
Kasperski looking for a takedown.
Lukyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasperski dives in for a single leg takedown but Lukyanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lukyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lukyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasperski shoots for a takedown but Lukyanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasperski as he jumps to the side.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasperski but Kasperski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Lukyanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukyanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Lukyanov!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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