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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Lesniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian has chosen I Am The Law - Anthrax as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Lesniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Ian!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesniewski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ian circles away.
Lesniewski looks for a takedown but Ian sprawls well.
Lesniewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Lesniewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ian has closed the distance and engaged Lesniewski in a clinch.
Ian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lesniewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ian has Lesniewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesniewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ian decides to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lesniewski won't allow Ian to sweep him here.
Lesniewski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ian dives on top into guard.
Ian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesniewski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ian defends well.
Lesniewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesniewski, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesniewski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesniewski 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.
Lesniewski wants to improve his position but instead Ian has moved into half guard.
Ian wants to stand up but Lesniewski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lesniewski is pressing down on Ian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesniewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesniewski wants to sweep here but Ian controlling him for the moment.
Ian passes Lesniewski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesniewski is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesniewski manages to get to full guard.
Lesniewski is breathing heavily.
Ian wants to control from the top but Lesniewski keeps moving.
Ian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesniewski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesniewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ian is aware though and is defending well.
Lesniewski has his foot on Ian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ian works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesniewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesniewski wants to hit a switch here but Ian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lesniewski there!
Ian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ian thowing shots but they're missing.
Ian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ian controlling the pace for now.
Lesniewski is looking to improve his position but Ian isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesniewski tries to improve his position but instead Ian has taken his back!
Lesniewski tries to roll but Ian sticks to his back.
Ian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lesniewski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ian's guard. Nice work there by Lesniewski.
Lesniewski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ian!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesniewski looking for a sweep but Ian has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesniewski regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lesniewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesniewski pinned against the cage. Lesniewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesniewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Lesniewski as Ian shoots in.
Lesniewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ian as he jumps to the side.
Lesniewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ian avoids it really well and circles away.
Lesniewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ian defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Lesniewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ian closes the distance and pushes Lesniewski back into the cage.
Ian working hard to break the clinch.
Lesniewski manages to pull guard.
Ian trying to control but Lesniewski is working from the bottom.
Lesniewski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ian wants to get up but he can't break Lesniewski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scott Ian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesniewski tries to avoid it but Ian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesniewski to the ground. Lesniewski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ian clinches up with Lesniewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesniewski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ian after a bit of a struggle.
Ian looking to slow down the pace here.
Lesniewski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ian is defending well.
Lesniewski tries to pull guard but Ian holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesniewski drops back down to his feet.
Lesniewski gets underhooks to prevent Ian's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesniewski fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian goes for a takedown attempt but Lesniewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ian gets caught flat footed, as Lesniewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lesniewski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ian!
Lesniewski looking for a sweep but Ian has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lesniewski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Igor Lesniewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lesniewski's body.
Lesniewski turns into Ian and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesniewski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesniewski has Ian in his guard.
Ian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesniewski is keeping the position for now.
Lesniewski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ian passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesniewski gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Ian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ian is looking to clinch.
Ian leaves Lesniewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott Ian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesniewski shoots in for a double leg but Ian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesniewski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ian.
Ian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesniewski circles away.
Lesniewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Lesniewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesniewski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesniewski but Lesniewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesniewski tries to sprawl out of it but Ian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesniewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ian.
Lesniewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Ian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesniewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesniewski defends it nicely.
Lesniewski misses with a takedown attempt - Ian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ian shoots in and drives through. Lesniewski sprawls well.
Lesniewski looks for a takedown but Ian sprawls well.
Ian fails to land the takedown.
Lesniewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian sprawls well. He's pushed Lesniewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ian. No joy for Lesniewski on that attempt.
Ian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesniewski has time to react.
Scott Ian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian throws a front kick that sends Lesniewski stumbling back into the cage.
Ian has closed the distance and engaged Lesniewski in a clinch.
Lesniewski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ian jumps into guard, dragging Lesniewski to the mat.
Lesniewski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ian dives on top into guard.
Lesniewski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ian frees his head nicely. Oh but Lesniewski has switched to an armbar! Ian is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Igor Lesniewski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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