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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 1916 p4p, 3580 weight class) and Qfc Tournament (ranked 96 p4p, 173 weight class). Edmund Shklyarskiy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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172 cm 27 135 12 - 12 - 0 |
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225 cm 31 135 8 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Great elbows Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tournament is looking to clinch. Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tournament tries to clinch up. Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tournament ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy. Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him off. Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch. Shklyarskiy tries to keep at a distance but Tournament has taken the fight into the clinch. Shklyarskiy avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Shklyarskiy has had enough of the clinch but Tournament keeps him there for the moment. Shklyarskiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. Tournament keeps control of Shklyarskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shklyarskiy avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch. Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Tournament was well out of range. Tournament moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes. Tournament tries to clinch there but Shklyarskiy circles away.
Tournament tries to clinch there but Shklyarskiy circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tournament avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shklyarskiy misses the jab. Tournament wants to clinch. Tournament ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy. Tournament steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shklyarskiy. Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him off. Shklyarskiy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tournament's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Tournament doesn't manage to clinch there - Shklyarskiy circles away.
Tournament fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shklyarskiy, pushing him back against the cage. Nice elbow from Tournament. Shklyarskiy dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Tournament tries to clinch up and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tournament tries to clinch up. Tournament tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range. Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
Tournament clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shklyarskiy blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free but Tournament has control.
Shklyarskiy tries to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling the position. Tournament has Shklyarskiy pressed against the cage, preventing Shklyarskiy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tournament displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab. Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tournament. Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shklyarskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but Tournament slips the punch. Tournament is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch. Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tournament is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
A jab from Shklyarskiy misses. Qfc Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside. Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Shklyarskiy misses the jab. Tournament tries to counter by closing the distance. Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt and Shklyarskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Shklyarskiy misses the target. Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Shklyarskiy. Tournament closes the distance but Shklyarskiy moves to the side and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside. Tournament gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Shklyarskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shklyarskiy dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Shklyarskiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shklyarskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tournament clinches up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shklyarskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Shklyarskiy dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of Tournament's head but Tournament sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tournament tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range. Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tournament doesn't manage to clinch there - Shklyarskiy circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Tournament ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch. Shklyarskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside. A telegraphed right hand from Shklyarskiy misses the target. Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside. Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside. Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Tournament moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shklyarskiy throwing a counter right hand but Tournament manages to avoid it. Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shklyarskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away. A quick step to the side and Shklyarskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tournaments jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tournament forces Shklyarskiy back against the cage and clinches. Qfc Tournament seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Tournament wants to clinch up but Shklyarskiy keeps it at a distance. Tournament tries to clinch there but Shklyarskiy circles away.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Tournament moves away and avoids it. Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tournament clinches up against the cage. Shklyarskiy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shklyarskiy misses the jab. Tournament is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tournament tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range. Tournament wants to clinch. Tournament avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tournament slips a straight right by Shklyarskiy. Shklyarskiy throws the left hand but Tournament avoids the punch easily. Tournament darts in trying to clinch letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tournament pushes Shklyarskiy up against the cage in a clinch. Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Shklyarskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Shklyarskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shklyarskiy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tournament forces Shklyarskiy back against the cage and clinches. Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Shklyarskiy shrugs off. Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Tournament has him pressed against the cage. Shklyarskiy avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. Tournament keeps control of Shklyarskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament keeps control of Shklyarskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Shklyarskiy blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Tournament. Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Shklyarskiy avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Shklyarskiy working hard to break the clinch. Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. Shklyarskiy avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free but Tournament has control.
Shklyarskiy avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Shklyarskiy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tournament has double underhooks. Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament prevents Shklyarskiy from breaking the clinch. Shklyarskiy avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tournament wants to counter with a clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him away. Tournament is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tournament is looking to clinch. Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shklyarskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target. Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot. Tournament fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shklyarskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tournament moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy. Tournament wants to clinch up but Shklyarskiy keeps it at a distance. Shklyarskiy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Tournament tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy is having none of it. Tournament wants to clinch. Tournament wants to clinch up but Shklyarskiy keeps it at a distance. Tournament wants to clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of Tournament's head but Tournament sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Tournament moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round. That's time! Shklyarskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shklyarskiy's brow. Shklyarskiy blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Tournament has him pressed against the cage. Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. Shklyarskiy blocks an elbow strike. Shklyarskiy is trying to force a seperation but Tournament has the dominant position. Shklyarskiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. Shklyarskiy can't break the clinch.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tournament rushes Shklyarskiy and presses him up against the cage. Shklyarskiy avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch. Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tournament wants to clinch. Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Tournament was well out of range. Tournament is looking to clinch. Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Shklyarskiy circles away and keeps his distance. Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tournament tries to clinch up. Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Tournament moved out of range. Edmund Shklyarskiy is winning the standup battle so far. Tournament is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tournament circles away quickly and effectively. Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him off. Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Tournament avoids them all with ease. Tournament displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab. Tournament steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shklyarskiy. Qfc Tournament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tournament takes the fight into the clinch. Shklyarskiy blocks an elbow strike. Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Shklyarskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tournament tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range. Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
Shklyarskiy works Tournament's body with a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tournament closes the distance looking to clinch and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body. Shklyarskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tournament moves into range and clinches up with Shklyarskiy. Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top. Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tournament can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shklyarskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Tournament has him pressed against the cage. Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Shklyarskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Shklyarskiy avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tournament is looking to clinch. Tournament uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Shklyarskiy throws the left hand but Tournament avoids the punch easily. Tournament uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shklyarskiy. Tournament pushes Shklyarskiy up against the cage in a clinch. Tournament prevents Shklyarskiy from breaking the clinch. Shklyarskiy avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tournament has managed to clinch.
Shklyarskiy dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shklyarskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tournament tries a head kick but it misses.
Shklyarskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tournament is just out of range. Shklyarskiy sets himself, and Tournament steps forward looking for the clinch! Shklyarskiy avoids it this time. Tournament keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shklyarskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tournament misses the body punch and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tournament throws a head kick but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Tournament ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy. Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shklyarskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Tournament is looking to clinch. Edmund Shklyarskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tournament doesn't manage to clinch there - Shklyarskiy circles away.
Tournament steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy. Tournament tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmund Shklyarskiy. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shklyarskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Shklyarskiy! Edmund Shklyarskiy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fuck inbred alt right'.
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