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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaluma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaluma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaluma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Kaluma there.
Kaluma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaluma is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaluma to get the leverage.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaluma is one step ahead there.
Kaluma landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaluma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma looking to pass the guard.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kaluma tries to pass.
Kaluma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaluma wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Kaluma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaluma cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Kaluma lands some shots froms side control.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Kaluma throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to control but Kaluma postures up.
Kaluma is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaluma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kaluma but great work by Lee.
Kaluma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaluma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lee looks gassed!
Kaluma is looking to improve his position.
Kaluma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaluma pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Kaluma wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaluma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaluma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaluma lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaluma thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaluma stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaluma throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaluma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Kaluma's legs - danger averted.
Kaluma lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaluma is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Kaluma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee cracks Kaluma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaluma misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaluma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Kaluma's guard.
Kaluma looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaluma, not yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kaluma keeps moving.
Kaluma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
Kaluma is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
Kaluma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee blocks the strikes from Kaluma.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma punching from the bottom.
Kaluma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Kaluma is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaluma actively working from the bottom here.
Kaluma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaluma wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaluma is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
Lee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kaluma to get to his feet.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaluma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Kaluma working the head and body with strikes.
Kaluma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kiko Kaluma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaluma scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Kaluma working the ground and pound from side control.
Kaluma working the body and head with strikes.
Lee parries the strikes from Kaluma easily there. Kaluma is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Kaluma lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Kaluma stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.
Kaluma tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaluma shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Kaluma counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaluma trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Kaluma scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Kaluma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee prevents Kaluma from improving position.
Kaluma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaluma wants to control for a moment but Lee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lee is trying to stand.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaluma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Kaluma thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Kaluma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaluma.
Kaluma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaluma lands strikes from half guard.
Lee is not content to let Kaluma control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Kaluma.
Kaluma is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Kaluma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaluma thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaluma.
Kaluma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaluma stands up from Lee's guard - Kaluma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaluma tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kaluma.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Kaluma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaluma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaluma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaluma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaluma with a nice head shot there.
Kaluma advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Kaluma working the head and body with strikes.
Kaluma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Kaluma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaluma wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaluma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaluma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee is staying active underneath Kaluma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaluma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Kaluma clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kaluma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaluma clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaluma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiko Kaluma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaluma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaluma somewhat.
Kaluma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaluma tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee is pressed up against the ropes. Kaluma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kaluma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaluma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kaluma. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaluma throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Kaluma.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaluma ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaluma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee prevents Kaluma from getting back to his feet.
Lee stands up and waves to Kaluma to follow him.
Kaluma motions for Lee to come forward. Kaluma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaluma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Kaluma didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaluma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Kaluma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaluma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee trying to strike off his back.
Kaluma prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Kaluma works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma forces his way into half guard.
Kaluma thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaluma decides to stand and escape the position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaluma is defended easily by Lee.
Kaluma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch but Kaluma moves away
and Kaluma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaluma.
Kaluma cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Kaluma connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaluma won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaluma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaluma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaluma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaluma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Kaluma had his way with Jan Lee in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaluma misses the jab.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaluma sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaluma shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaluma.
Kaluma stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Kaluma shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kaluma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaluma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaluma is one step ahead there.
Kaluma tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Kaluma lands a couple of digs.
Kaluma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaluma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaluma stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaluma postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaluma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kaluma from controlling successfully.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kaluma is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Kaluma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kaluma from controlling successfully.
Kaluma stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Kaluma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaluma checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiko Kaluma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaluma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaluma breaks the clinch.
Kaluma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaluma throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaluma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaluma is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kaluma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kaluma gets a clinch.
Kaluma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiko Kaluma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaluma gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiko Kaluma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaluma 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kiko Kaluma!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Kiko Kaluma!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Kiko Kaluma!
Kiko Kaluma wins by unanimous decision!
Kiko Kaluma is the new bantamweight champion!
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