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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Jesus (ranked 2501 p4p, 3102 weight class) and Shashlyk Lykmekov (ranked 102 p4p, 145 weight class). Jesus comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Walks BY-KANYE WEST. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 cm 46 243 31 - 17 - 0 |
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200 cm 24 300 9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler Decent boxing Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ginger Jesus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shashlyk Lykmekov! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lykmekov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lykmekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus misses with a looping right. Lykmekov shoots in but no luck this time. Lykmekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jesus closes the distance and clinches. Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Lykmekov pulls Jesus into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jesus won't allow Lykmekov to sweep him here. Lykmekov pulls Jesus in close to prevent any damage. Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Lykmekov has wrist control. Jesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lykmekov on the ground. Lykmekov has Jesus pulled in close to control his posture. Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lykmekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lykmekov's legs - danger averted. Jesus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jesus throws a big elbow that misses. Jesus is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Lykmekov trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jesus is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Lykmekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lykmekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lykmekov working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lykmekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lykmekov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jesus throws a strike but Lykmekov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Lykmekov passes Jesus's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lykmekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lykmekov is pressing down on Jesus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jesus is holding on for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jesus is trying to stand up here but Lykmekov is controlling him well. Lykmekov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesus tries to get out of the position. Lykmekov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Lykmekov prevents Jesus from standing back up.
Lykmekov stalling. Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Lykmekov passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lykmekov stands up and we're back to a striking position. Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches. Jesus misses with some punches.
Lykmekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jesus uses from the top position. Lykmekov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lykmekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jesus's guard. Jesus can't keep his opponent in guard - Lykmekov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Lykmekov is taking a breather. Jesus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. 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. Lykmekov connects with a nice short shot to Jesus's temple. Lykmekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jesus is trying to stand.
Lykmekov content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lykmekov escapes and gets back to his feet. Jesus leaves Lykmekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov. Lykmekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jesus sprawls well initially but Lykmekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Lykmekov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lykmekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lykmekov working Jesus over with strikes. Lykmekov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lykmekov not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lykmekov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lykmekov swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lykmekov is defended easily by Jesus. Lykmekov connects with an inside leg kick. Jesus tries to clinch but Lykmekov moves out of range. Lykmekov is trying to counter with his kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lykmekov has his takedown stuffed and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut. Lykmekov moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off. Jesus misses with a looping right. Lykmekov tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jesus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Lykmekov ducks down to avoid it. Lykmekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jesus pushes Lykmekov up against the cage in a clinch. Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Jesus has him pressed against the cage. Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov. Jesus stops a takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov is trying to drag Jesus to the mat but Jesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jesus tries to work over Lykmekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jesus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses. Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside. Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lykmekov. Jesus pushes Lykmekov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lykmekov is working for takedown but Jesus is calmly controlling the position for now. Lykmekov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Lykmekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lykmekov wants to pass the guard but Jesus is defending well. Jesus tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lykmekov trying to control the pace. Lykmekov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lykmekov trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away. Jesus pushes Lykmekov off looking to stand but Lykmekov dives back in and keeps control.
Lykmekov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jesus tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lykmekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lykmekov works his way into full mount! Jesus tries to buck Lykmekov off but Lykmekov takes his back! Lykmekov controlling the position well here. Jesus rolled but Lykmekov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lykmekov lands strikes to the head. Lykmekov controlling from the back. Lykmekov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jesus is rocked! Lykmekov is raining down hard shots and and Jesus has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov! Shashlyk Lykmekov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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RATING
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