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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshymensky has chosen no mercy T.I as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kshymensky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kshymensky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hancock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hancock keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kshymensky wants to take a breather but Hancock is having none of it.
Kshymensky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kshymensky is trying to control the action in half guard but Hancock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kshymensky wants to stand up but Hancock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kshymensky is pressing down on Hancock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hancock is holding on for now.
Kshymensky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hancock trying to control but Kshymensky postures up.
Kshymensky stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hancock as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kshymensky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hancock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hancock keeping moving, preventing Kshymensky from controlling successfully.
Hancock has control of Kshymensky's left arm, preventing Kshymensky from doing any damage.
Kshymensky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hancock, up you get!
Kshymensky moves into the clinch.
Hancock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kshymensky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky tries for a takedown but Hancock manages to get underhooks.
Hancock prevents the takedown attempt.
Kshymensky breaks from the clinch.
Kshymensky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kshymensky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hancock pulls Kshymensky in close to prevent any damage.
Kshymensky preventing the sweep.
Hancock is pulling down on Kshymensky's head to control his posture.
Kshymensky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hancock keeping moving, preventing Kshymensky from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hancock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kshymensky struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Hancock crashes against the mat.
Hancock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kshymensky!
Kshymensky wants to hold on but Hancock pushes him away.
Kshymensky is trying to escape the mount.
Kshymensky tries to hold on but Hancock pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hancock working for a submission but Kshymensky is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kshymensky has given up his back. Will we see Hancock going for some submissions?
Hancock gets his hands free as Kshymensky looks to control.
Kshymensky is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hancock biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hancock looking to break Kshymensky's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kshymensky remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hancock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Hancock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kshymensky with a poor takedown
so Hancock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kshymensky is looking to stand up but Hancock isn't so interested in that idea.
Hancock tries to free his leg and advance position but Kshymensky is retaining full guard.
Hancock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hancock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hancock throwing strikes from guard but Kshymensky blocks nicely.
Hancock wants to pass the guard but Kshymensky is keeping the position.
Kshymensky is trying to keep Hancock in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kshymensky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hancock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hancock passes Kshymensky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hancock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hancock thows a huge punch but Kshymensky dodges it nicely.
Hancock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kshymensky!
Hancock is working for a guillotine from mount but Kshymensky frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kshymensky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hancock wants to take Kshymensky's back but he can't do it this time.
Hancock works his way to his opponent's back.
Shane Hancock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kshymensky defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hancock's arms.
Kshymensky trying to control the hands but Hancock won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands a shot to the body.
Hancock is persistently looking for the submission but Kshymensky is defending it well.
Hancock throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hancock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kshymensky has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hancock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kshymensky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kshymensky turns into Hancock and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock keeping moving, preventing Kshymensky from controlling successfully.
Hancock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kshymensky is one step ahead there.
Kshymensky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hancock pulls Kshymensky in close to his closed guard and prevents Kshymensky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kshymensky trying to control but Hancock is working from the bottom.
Hancock has his foot on Kshymensky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kshymensky works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hancock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kshymensky clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hancock is trying to drag Kshymensky to the mat but Kshymensky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kshymensky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hancock.
Hancock tries to pull guard but Kshymensky won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hancock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kshymensky can't get the takedown.
Kshymensky is trying to trip Hancock. He has hold of a leg but Hancock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kshymensky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kshymensky wants to get up but he can't break Hancock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hancock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kshymensky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hancock keeping moving, preventing Kshymensky from controlling successfully.
Kshymensky looking to sit in guard and control but Hancock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock looking to sit in guard and control but Kshymensky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kshymensky won't allow Hancock to sweep him here.
Hancock is trying to control the position but Kshymensky postures up.
Kshymensky trying to control but Hancock is working from the bottom.
Kshymensky tries to free his leg and advance position but Hancock is retaining full guard.
Kshymensky wants to stand but Hancock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kshymensky wants to stand and escape but instead Hancock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kshymensky looking to control.
Hancock stops Kshymensky from standing up.
Hancock slips nicely into half guard.
Hancock is looking to advance position but Kshymensky won't allow it.
Hancock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kshymensky keeps working.
Kshymensky is trying to stand up here but Hancock is controlling him well.
Hancock controlling the action here.
Hancock seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock trying to pass the guard but Kshymensky defending well.
Hancock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet.
Hancock is trying to work for a kimura but Kshymensky is defending well.
Hancock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kshymensky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hancock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hancock is looking to advance position but Kshymensky won't allow it.
Hancock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kshymensky is just riding it out for now. Hancock eventually gives up the hold.
Hancock wants to work for an arm triangle but Kshymensky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hancock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hancock wants to get back to his feet.
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 Shane Hancock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hancock, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Hancock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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