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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benson The Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yakubiskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benson The Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yakubiskaya!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakubiskaya tries for a takedown but The Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Scorpion forces Yakubiskaya back against the cage and clinches.
The Scorpion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yakubiskaya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakubiskaya has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Scorpion regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yakubiskaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Scorpion working for a triangle but Yakubiskaya defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Scorpion controls Yakubiskaya momentarily but Yakubiskaya frees himself.
The Scorpion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yakubiskaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yakubiskaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yakubiskaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Yakubiskaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Scorpion is trying to keep Yakubiskaya in close.
Yakubiskaya trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.
The Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Yakubiskaya defends easily.
Yakubiskaya trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.
The Scorpion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Scorpion trying to control the position.
The Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Yakubiskaya from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Scorpion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Scorpion keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Scorpion controls Yakubiskaya momentarily but Yakubiskaya frees himself.
The Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yakubiskaya is aware though and is defending well.
The Scorpion keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Scorpion holds on and takes a little breather.
Yakubiskaya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakubiskaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Scorpion is trying to control the position but Yakubiskaya postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Benson The Scorpion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yakubiskaya.
A bone on bone clash there as Yakubiskaya blocks the leg kick.
The Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakubiskaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Scorpion swivels and escapes.
Benson The Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Yakubiskaya.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch there but The Scorpion circles away.
Yakubiskaya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Scorpion scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Scorpion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benson The Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakubiskaya closes the distance and clinches up with The Scorpion, looking for a takedown. Yakubiskaya pushes The Scorpion against the cage but The Scorpion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakubiskaya circles away quickly and effectively.
The Scorpion drives through with a takedown into Yakubiskaya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Scorpion is breathing heavily.
The Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakubiskaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Scorpion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Scorpion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yakubiskaya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Scorpion, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakubiskaya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yakubiskaya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Scorpion looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Scorpion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Scorpion keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson The Scorpion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Scorpion throws a combination that misses
and Yakubiskaya counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yakubiskaya keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Scorpion is trying to drag Yakubiskaya to the mat but Yakubiskaya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yakubiskaya decides to pull guard.
Yakubiskaya has his foot on The Scorpion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Scorpion works his way back into a safe position though.
The Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yakubiskaya is keeping the position for now.
The Scorpion wants to control from the top but Yakubiskaya keeps moving.
The Scorpion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yakubiskaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Scorpion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya pushes The Scorpion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Scorpion shoots in for a takedown but Yakubiskaya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Scorpion throws a right and a left that Yakubiskaya avoids nicely.
The Scorpion is looking to clinch.
The Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.
The Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Yakubiskaya forces The Scorpion back against the cage and clinches.
Yakubiskaya manages to break the clinch.
Yakubiskaya rushes The Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
The Scorpion is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakubiskaya has double underhooks.
Yakubiskaya working hard to break the clinch.
Yakubiskaya manages to break the clinch.
Yakubiskaya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yakubiskaya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Yakubiskaya is thwarting The Scorpion's attempts to control the position.
Yakubiskaya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Scorpion is looking to escape.
Benson The Scorpion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakubiskaya tries to stand and escape but The Scorpion is controlling the position.
Yakubiskaya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Scorpion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
The Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Scorpion is looking to control Yakubiskaya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Scorpion avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yakubiskaya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Scorpion!
Yakubiskaya avoids the attempt from The Scorpion to control.
Yakubiskaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Scorpion working to try and regain half guard.
Yakubiskaya lands a heavy elbow.
The Scorpion is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Scorpion regains half guard.
The Scorpion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakubiskaya.
Yakubiskaya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Scorpion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Yakubiskaya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakubiskaya trying to control the action but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.
The Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Scorpion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yakubiskaya is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakubiskaya wants to control but The Scorpion is keeping him busy.
The Scorpion kicks Yakubiskaya off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Yakubiskaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yakubiskaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Scorpion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yakubiskaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Scorpion looks for a takedown but Yakubiskaya sprawls well.
The Scorpion tries to clinch up but Yakubiskaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakubiskaya moves in looking to clinch but The Scorpion pushes him off.
Yakubiskaya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yakubiskaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
The Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakubiskaya advances to half guard.
The Scorpion is looking to improve his position.
The Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Scorpion is staying active underneath Yakubiskaya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakubiskaya pulls his head out easily.
Yakubiskaya uses his free foot to push down on The Scorpion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Scorpion.
The Scorpion is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Scorpion is squirming around, avoiding Yakubiskaya's attempts to control the action.
The Scorpion tries to lock up and control but Yakubiskaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yakubiskaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Scorpion regains half guard.
Yakubiskaya working over The Scorpion with some ground and pound. The Scorpion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yakubiskaya works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya tries to control but The Scorpion wriggling away.
Yakubiskaya dominating with strikes here.
Yakubiskaya wants to control the pace but The Scorpion is squirming around nicely.
Yakubiskaya working for a guillotine from mount but The Scorpion is in no mood to give up.
Yakubiskaya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakubiskaya is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Scorpion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Scorpion tries to hold on but Yakubiskaya postures up.
The Scorpion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yakubiskaya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya prevents The Scorpion from getting the reversal.
The Scorpion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Scorpion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakubiskaya tries to control but The Scorpion wriggling away.
The Scorpion tries to hold on but Yakubiskaya pushes him away.
Yakubiskaya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yakubiskaya tries to control but The Scorpion wriggling away.
The Scorpion wants to control but Yakubiskaya is having none of it.
Yakubiskaya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yakubiskaya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Scorpion wants to hold on but Yakubiskaya pushes him away.
The Scorpion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Scorpion tries to hold on but Yakubiskaya postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakubiskaya looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Scorpion working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Yakubiskaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakubiskaya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Yakubiskaya!
Kenji Yakubiskaya got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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