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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Vanguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Yatsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rustam Yatsenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grant Vanguard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rustam Yatsenko!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanguard pushes Yatsenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Yatsenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yatsenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yatsenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yatsenko prevents a body shot from Vanguard.
Vanguard is trying to stall.
Yatsenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanguard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanguard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yatsenko.
Vanguard tries to stall but Yatsenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yatsenko crunches a lovely knee into Vanguard's ribcage.
Yatsenko blocking some punches.
Vanguard presses Yatsenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yatsenko.
Vanguard tries to work over Yatsenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yatsenko missing with knees to the body.
Yatsenko scores with a shot to the side of Vanguard's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanguard tries to throw a body punch but Yatsenko avoids it by throwing Vanguard back against the cage.
Yatsenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vanguard misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yatsenko fails to land.
Vanguard taking a breather.
Yatsenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yatsenko throws a head punch that misses.
Vanguard managing to block the knees to the body from Yatsenko.
Vanguard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yatsenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanguard.
Vanguard is looking to break free of the clinch but Yatsenko has double underhooks.
Vanguard prevents a body shot from Yatsenko.
Yatsenko throws a head punch that misses.
Vanguard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yatsenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanguard is working Yatsenko over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vanguard.
Vanguard struggles to land a body shot inside as Yatsenko controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yatsenko prevents a body shot from Vanguard.
Vanguard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yatsenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanguard's head.
Vanguard lands a nice looking body kick.
Vanguard throws a body punch but Yatsenko moves out of range.
Vanguard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yatsenko.
Vanguard lands with a good body shot.
Yatsenko throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vanguard.
A swing and a miss from Yatsenko.
Vanguard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yatsenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vanguard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yatsenko connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanguard thuds a left hand into Yatsenko's body.
Vanguard misses with a low kick.
Vanguard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanguard pushes Yatsenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanguard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yatsenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanguard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yatsenko or not.
Vanguard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanguard misses with a wild combination.
Vanguard dips to his left and cracks Yatsenko with an uppercut!
Vanguard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vanguard looks to land a combination but Yatsenko avoids it well.
Yatsenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vanguard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yatsenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko throws a low kick but Vanguard moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanguard. Yatsenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanguard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yatsenko's head.
It looks like Rustam Yatsenko has been cut.
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!
Yatsenko slips under a jab from Vanguard.
Vanguard moves out of range as Yatsenko strikes.
Yatsenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanguard misses with a body shot.
Yatsenko throws a head kick but Vanguard moves out of range.
Yatsenko thumps Vanguard with a low kick.
Vanguard lands with a slapping head kick.
Vanguard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yatsenko clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Yatsenko fails to land.
Vanguard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Vanguard fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Vanguard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Yatsenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vanguard moves away from the strike by Yatsenko.
Yatsenko lands a leg kick that knocks Vanguard off balance momentarily.
Yatsenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanguard looks to land a combination but Yatsenko avoids it well.
Vanguard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanguard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanguard tries to clinch up.
Yatsenko lands a really nice looking cross but Vanguard seems unphased.
Vanguard punishes Yatsenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Vanguard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yatsenko.
Vanguard is looking to wear down Yatsenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yatsenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yatsenko blocks a head kick by Vanguard.
Yatsenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Vanguard. Beautiful body shot.
Vanguard connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanguard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yatsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanguard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanguard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Vanguard both land. Nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vanguard.
Yatsenko avoids the body shot from Vanguard.
Vanguard tries to bum rush Yatsenko with a series of wild strikes but Yatsenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanguard cracks Yatsenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vanguard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yatsenko keeps Vanguard at a distance using the push kick.
Yatsenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yatsenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanguard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yatsenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Yatsenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Yatsenko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanguard misses with a low kick as Yatsenko jumps back.
Yatsenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yatsenko motions for Vanguard to come forward. Yatsenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanguard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yatsenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yatsenko checks the leg kick.
Yatsenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Yatsenko is predictable there
and Vanguard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yatsenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanguard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vanguard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant Vanguard is winning the standup battle so far.
Yatsenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yatsenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanguard.
Yatsenko connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vanguard tries to land a front kick but Yatsenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yatsenko throws a head kick that misses
enabling Vanguard to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanguard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanguard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanguard throws the left hand but Yatsenko avoids the punch easily.
Vanguard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vanguard takes a swing at Yatsenko's ribcage but misses.
Yatsenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vanguard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yatsenko manages to avoid it.
Yatsenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanguard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanguard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yatsenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Vanguard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grant Vanguard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yatsenko tries to clinch but Vanguard is having none of it.
Yatsenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanguard's head backwards.
Vanguard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanguard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yatsenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanguard lands with a right hand.
Vanguard tries a head kick but it misses.
Yatsenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vanguard avoids the body shot from Yatsenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanguard throws a lazy head kick
and Yatsenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Yatsenko misses
and Vanguard counters with a stiff right hand.
Yatsenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanguard's sensitive parts.
Jab by Yatsenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grant Vanguard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Yatsenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yatsenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Yatsenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanguard doesn't seem phased though.
Vanguard throws a sloppy head kick and Yatsenko moves out of range easily.
Yatsenko is looking to slow Vanguard down with leg kicks.
Vanguard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vanguard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yatsenko.
Vanguard connects with a body shot.
Yatsenko slips a jab and a cross from Vanguard.
Vanguard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanguard throws a sloppy head kick and Yatsenko moves out of range easily.
Yatsenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yatsenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yatsenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanguard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanguard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yatsenko throws out a leg kick but Vanguard moves out of range and Yatsenko only half commits.
Yatsenko connects with a leg kick. Vanguard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yatsenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanguard's sensitive parts.
Vanguard throws a push kick but Yatsenko slaps the foot to one side.
Vanguard misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yatsenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vanguard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanguard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the body from Vanguard misses
and Yatsenko counters with a nice body shot.
Vanguard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yatsenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yatsenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanguard.
A shot to the liver by Vanguard. Beautiful body shot.
Yatsenko throws a sloppy head kick and Vanguard moves out of range easily.
Yatsenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko scores with a leg kick.
Vanguard misses with a leg kick
and Yatsenko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanguard misses with a body shot.
Vanguard throws a nice head kick!
Yatsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanguard checks the leg kick.
Yatsenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Vanguard wants to clinch.
That kick from Yatsenko tenderised Vanguard's leg. Vanguard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yatsenko moves out of range as Vanguard strikes.
Vanguard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Yatsenko.
Vanguard misses with a combination
and Yatsenko counters with a low kick, right behind Vanguard 's knee.
Yatsenko cracks the inside of Vanguard's front leg.
Vanguard misses with a head kick.
Yatsenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yatsenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vanguard if he has to take too many more of those.
Yatsenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yatsenko misses with a low kick as Vanguard jumps back.
Yatsenko tries to work over Vanguard's front leg with a kick but Vanguard checks it.
Vanguard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vanguard throws a sloppy head kick
and Yatsenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vanguard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yatsenko.
Rustam Yatsenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko throws out a leg kick but Vanguard moves out of range and Yatsenko only half commits.
Yatsenko dodges the punch combination from Vanguard.
Yatsenko scores with the left hand. Vanguard knows he should have avoided that one.
Yatsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanguard throws a leg kick but Yatsenko checks it.
Grant Vanguard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanguard. Yatsenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yatsenko scores with a head kick.
Yatsenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vanguard misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanguard throws a head kick that misses
and Yatsenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Yatsenko.
Yatsenko throws a leg kick
and Vanguard counters with a low kick, right behind Yatsenko 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Yatsenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanguard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Vanguard!
Our winner, Grant Vanguard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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