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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Lyashenko (ranked 3140 p4p, 4975 weight class) and Tater Salad (ranked 439 p4p, 558 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Lyashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tater Salad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Lyashenko.
Salad misses with a shot to the body
and Lyashenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyashenko as he connects with a hook.
Salad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Lyashenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lyashenko lands with a nice body punch.
Lyashenko digs a good body shot into Salad's ribs.
Lyashenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Nice jab there from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lyashenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lyashenko drives through and clinches with Salad against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko is working Salad over against the cage.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko pushes Salad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyashenko smiles and moves away.
Lyashenko lands a jab to Salad's midsection.
Salad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salad looks winded!
Lyashenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lyashenko rushes Salad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salad or not.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
Lyashenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyashenko is pushing Salad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Salad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyashenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tater Salad.
Lyashenko scores with the left hand. Salad knows he should have avoided that one.
Lyashenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lyashenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salad's hands.
Lyashenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salad moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Nice body punch from Lyashenko - that landed with a thud.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salad up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyashenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyashenko rushes Salad and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko is working Salad over against the cage.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Salad is breathing heavily.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Lyashenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko closes the distance and pushes Salad back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salad can do to turn this around?
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lyashenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lyashenko lands with a right to the head.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
Salad is rocked!
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salad up against the cage.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyashenko digs a right hand underneath Salad's ribcage. Salad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a hook to the body.
Lyashenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Nice body punch from Lyashenko.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Salad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Salad tries to pull guard but Lyashenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Salad drops back down to his feet.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko digs a right hand into Salad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salad's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko gets through Salad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyashenko.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a shot to the side of Salad's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko is leaning against Salad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyashenko lands with a left to the head.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lyashenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lyashenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyashenko stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lyashenko moves into range and clinches up with Salad.
Salad takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko pushes Salad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko stops a takedown attempt from Salad.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salads head.
Salad jumps guard but Lyashenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyashenko drops Salad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Salad is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyashenko finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyashenko is pushing Salad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyashenko dips a shoulder and cracks Salad with a mighty uppercut! Salad falls back against the cage and Lyashenko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Salad is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lyashenko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko gave a mention to IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tater Salad spoke after the fight, saying 'You May Have Defeated Tater Salad, But You Will Pay For It In A Few Hours, Mark My Words!!. Check Out Your Fighters Injury!! Probably Shitting His Guts Out. Tater Salad Happens To Us All Sometimes. Lets Have A Moment Of Silence For Tater Salad.'.
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energy
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hype
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