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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kalenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Cyril Kalenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirijenko missing with a left hand there. Kalenth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirijenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalenth pinned against the ropes. Kalenth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalenth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirijenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalenth blocks a jab.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalenth is just out of range.
Kalenth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalenth wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalenth connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirijenko throws a hook but Kalenth avoids it easily.
Kalenth tries to clinch but Kirijenko is having none of it.
Kirijenko looks for a takedown but Kalenth sprawls well.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Kirijenko looks to land a right hand but Kalenth moved out of range.
Kirijenko misses with an uppercut
and Kalenth counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown but Kalenth shows good takedown defense.
Kirijenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalenth avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalenth swings for the body but Kirijenko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalenth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalenth swings for the body but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Kirijenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalenth under the eye.
Kirijenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalenth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalenth throws a series of strikes that have Kirijenko backpedaling.
Kalenth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Kalenth.
Kalenth misses with a punch to the body.
Kalenth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirijenko or not.
Kirijenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalenth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirijenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalenth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kirijenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalenth tries to clinch but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Kirijenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirijenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalenth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirijenko needs to keep his hands up - Kalenth had a free shot at his head there.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalenth.
Kirijenko misses with a straight left.
Cyril Kalenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalenth misses with a body shot.
Kalenth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirijenko at a distance.
Kalenth lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirijenko off the ropes and back into range.
Kalenth clinches.
Kalenth lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalenth scores with a hook to the body.
Kalenth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirijenko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalenth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalenth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalenth lands a body punch.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirijenko controls his hands.
Kalenth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalenth stops a takedown attempt from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko is trying to drag Kalenth to the mat but Kalenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kalenth tries to work over Kirijenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalenth misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth misses with a body punch.
Kirijenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kalenth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirijenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalenth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalenth.
Kirijenko looks gassed!
Kirijenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirijenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalenth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirijenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kalenth after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalenth cracks Kirijenko with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Kalenth.
Kalenth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kalenth cracks Kirijenko with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Kalenth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalenth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kirijenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalenth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalenth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirijenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirijenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Kalenth misses with a wild body shot.
Kalenth doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirijenko circles away.
Kalenth clinches.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirijenko controls his hands.
Kirijenko tries for a takedown but Kalenth manages to get underhooks.
Kalenth tries a body shot but Kirijenko blocks it.
Kalenth pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kalenth tries to throw a body punch but Kirijenko avoids it by throwing Kalenth back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko has Kalenth pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalenth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirijenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kalenth is defending well.
Kirijenko is breathing heavily.
Kalenth stops a takedown attempt from Kirijenko.
Kalenth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirijenko or not.
Kalenth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kalenth controlling the action here for a moment.
Kalenth tries a body shot but Kirijenko blocks it.
Kirijenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalenth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalenth digs a right hand into Kirijenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirijenko's gas tank.
Kalenth tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirijenko avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kalenth.
Kalenth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalenth is stalling here.
Cyril Kalenth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Kalenth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirijenko blocks a body shot from Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kalenth.
A body shot lands from Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalenth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalenth presses Kirijenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalenth slowing the pace effectively.
Kalenth misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kalenth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalenth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalenth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kalenth is working Kirijenko over against the ropes.
Kalenth cracks Kirijenko with a nice body shot.
Kalenth lands a left hand.
Kalenth pushes Kirijenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kalenth.
Kalenth pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kalenth tries to throw a body punch but Kirijenko avoids it by throwing Kalenth back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth misses with a body punch.
Kalenth presses Kirijenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kirijenko has Kalenth pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalenth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirijenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalenth prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirijenko tries to stall but Kalenth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalenth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalenth digs a right hand into Kirijenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirijenko's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Kalenth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kalenth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalenth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalenth scores with a shot to the body.
Kirijenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirijenko throws the left hand but Kalenth avoids the punch easily.
Kirijenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalenth manages to avoid it.
Kalenth jabs at Kirijenko's body.
Kirijenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalenth tries to clinch but Kirijenko is having none of it.
Kirijenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirijenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalenth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalenth throws a shot to the body.
Kalenth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalenth scores with a jab to the body.
Kalenth avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalenth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirijenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirijenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kalenth pushes Kirijenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kirijenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Kirijenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kalenth is pushing Kirijenko's head away, looking to escape. Kirijenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Kirijenko trying to control the position but Kalenth is working away.
Kalenth dodges the ground and pound from Kirijenko.
Kalenth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kirijenko.
Kalenth struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kirijenko looks up at the clock and then as Kalenth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kirijenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kalenth is looking for a sweep.
Kalenth struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirijenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalenth keeps working.
Kalenth regains half guard, as Kirijenko was trying to land strikes.
Lyov Kirijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirijenko 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirijenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalenth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirijenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirijenko slips a nice elbow through Kalenth's hands, connecting with Kalenth's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko thows a huge punch but Kalenth dodges it nicely.
Kalenth taking some punishment here, with Kirijenko in his half guard.
Kirijenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirijenko slips a nice elbow through Kalenth's hands, connecting with Kalenth's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalenth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cyril Kalenth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalenth trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyov Kirijenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalenth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!
Cyril Kalenth wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Cyril Kalenth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
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