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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergeiy Lazendaevich (ranked 3074 p4p, 4708 weight class) and Jakobe Blankenship (ranked 192 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergeiy Lazendaevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakobe Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich backing away here, and Blankenship unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazendaevich is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Lazendaevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazendaevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blankenship slips a jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lazendaevich throws an overhand right that lands on Blankenship's shoulder, as Blankenship tries to avoid the shot.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Lazendaevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship throws out a counter right but Lazendaevich avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Lazendaevich's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY ST PETERSBURG that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazendaevich is looking to counter punch.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Lazendaevich.
Blankenship throws a fast counter high kick but Lazendaevich manages to duck under it in time.
Blankenship shoots and misses
and Lazendaevich counters by clinching up.
Lazendaevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazendaevich lands with a left to the head.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazendaevich throws a head punch that misses.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lazendaevich fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazendaevich is leaning against Blankenship and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blankenship decides to pull guard.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Lazendaevich tries to pass.
Lazendaevich is working hard here to advance position.
Lazendaevich advances position into side control!
Lazendaevich tries to advance to mount but Blankenship denies 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!
Lazendaevich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lazendaevich tries to move to mount but Blankenship blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lazendaevich advances to full mount.
Blankenship is working to get back to half guard.
Lazendaevich controlling the position easily from mount.
Lazendaevich working for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship is in no mood to give up.
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Lazendaevich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazendaevich wants to take his opponent's back but Blankenship doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazendaevich controlling from mount.
Lazendaevich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blankenship to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blankenship shrugs it off.
Lazendaevich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Lazendaevich pushes him away.
Lazendaevich goes for an armbar but Blankenship turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blankenship.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazendaevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship trying to control but Lazendaevich is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lazendaevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazendaevich sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazendaevich avoids it this time.
Lazendaevich misses with a body shot.
Blankenship moves away from the strike by Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich misses with a right hand
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Blankenship misses
and Lazendaevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lazendaevich scores with a nice head shot.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Blankenship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lazendaevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Blankenship prevents a body shot from Lazendaevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazendaevich.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazendaevich prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lazendaevich fails to land.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazendaevich won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich is pressed up against the cage. Blankenship has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lazendaevich down to the mat. Lazendaevich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
Lazendaevich connects with a right hand. Blankenship shakes it off.
Lazendaevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazendaevich.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship with a poor takedown
and Lazendaevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazendaevich throws out a loose jab but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazendaevich misses with a looping left.
Lazendaevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazendaevich pinned against the cage. Lazendaevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazendaevich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blankenship manages to circle out of the way.
Lazendaevich throws an off balance right hand
and Blankenship counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lazendaevich. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lazendaevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazendaevich misses the target.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazendaevich but Lazendaevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lazendaevich misses with a straight left.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lazendaevich takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazendaevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lazendaevich. That snapped Blankenship's head back.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Blankenship defending well as Lazendaevich loads up on a big left hand.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blankenship on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lazendaevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Blankenship counters with a three punch combo that has Lazendaevich backing up. Lazendaevich nods at Blankenship to acknowledge the strikes.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazendaevich sprawls well. Lazendaevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakobe Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship misses with a low kick as Lazendaevich jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazendaevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich looks to throw the jab but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazendaevich is looking to counter punch.
Blankenship shoots in but Lazendaevich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Blankenship tries to get set, Lazendaevich tries to push him back and clinch up but Blankenship manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
Lazendaevich looks to land a left hand but Blankenship moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lazendaevich misses its intended target.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazendaevich. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
Lazendaevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blankenship counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blankenship.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
Lazendaevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blankenship shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazendaevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lazendaevich misses the jab.
Blankenship looks for a takedown but Lazendaevich sprawls well.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazendaevich tests Blankenship's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazendaevich. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazendaevich tests Blankenship's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blankenship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazendaevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blankenship somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lazendaevich to score with a decent uppercut.
Lazendaevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blankenship is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazendaevich sprawls well. Lazendaevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Blankenship is still on wobbly legs! Can Lazendaevich finish him?
Lazendaevich scores with a punch to the head.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazendaevich stuffs the takedown.
Lazendaevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blankenship seems to have recovered his senses.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Lazendaevich sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazendaevich avoids it this time.
Lazendaevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship moves forwards but Lazendaevich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blankenship fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazendaevich, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lazendaevich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeiy Lazendaevich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lazendaevich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeiy Lazendaevich!
A victorious Sergeiy Lazendaevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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