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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Blanc comes to the cage accompanied by I Know It's Over - By The Smiths. Sklyar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scarface - No Tears kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28 - 10 - 1 |
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140 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Blanc.
Sklyar digs a good hook to Le Blanc's body.
Sklyar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Blanc is able to avoid easily.
Sklyar lands a right hook to the body.
Sklyar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sklyar slips under a jab.
Le Blanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Blanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sklyar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Le Blanc is looking to sweep but instead, Sklyar has passed into half guard.
Le Blanc is not content to let Sklyar control the position.
Le Blanc won't allow Sklyar to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar thows a huge punch but Le Blanc dodges it nicely.
Sklyar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Blanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Blanc tries to get to full guard but Sklyar has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Blanc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sklyar is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Le Blanc's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Blanc is refusing to be controlled, as Sklyar sits in half guard.
Le Blanc is trying to maintain the position but Sklyar is very close to passing his half guard.
Sklyar is taking a breather. Le Blanc says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
Sklyar lands a nice shot that snaps Le Blanc's head back.
Sklyar ducks under a wild hook from Le Blanc.
Sklyar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sklyar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sklyar - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklyar lands a jab to Le Blanc's midsection.
Le Blanc lands a leg kick that knocks Sklyar off balance momentarily.
Sklyar looks to throw the jab but Le Blanc is out of range.
Le Blanc throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Le Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Sklyar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Blanc pinned against the cage. Le Blanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sklyar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyle Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Le Blanc as he checks the leg kick.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the body.
Le Blanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Le Blanc misses with a combination
and Sklyar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Le Blanc's guard now.
Sklyar trying to control but Le Blanc is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc pulls Sklyar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sklyar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Le Blanc keeping full guard, as Sklyar tries to pass.
Le Blanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sklyar postures up in Le Blanc's guard and throws a big left but Le Blanc blocks it.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Blanc swings for the body but Sklyar moves out of range.
Kyle Le Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Le Blanc misses
and Sklyar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Le Blanc!
Sklyar landing strikes.
Sklyar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sklyar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Blanc is trying to control Sklyar's posture but Sklyar avoids it.
Le Blanc is not content to let Sklyar control the position.
Sklyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sklyar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sklyar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sklyar is putting a hurting on Le Blanc here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sklyar lands a few punches from side control.
Le Blanc is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Sklyar misses.
Le Blanc scores with a leg kick.
Le Blanc misses with an uppercut. Sklyar saw that one coming.
Le Blanc thows a leg kick but Sklyar checks it
and Sklyar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Le Blanc's guard now.
Le Blanc trying to control the position.
Sklyar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Le Blanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Blanc controls Sklyar momentarily but Sklyar frees himself.
Sergiy Sklyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Blanc is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar controlling Le Blanc's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sklyar.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Le Blanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sklyar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sklyar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le Blanc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Blanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but Le Blanc moved away.
Sklyar throws a head kick that Le Blanc semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklyar throws a one two combo.
Sklyar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Blanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sklyar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Le Blanc!
Sklyar trying to control the position but Le Blanc is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Le Blanc tries to pass to full mount but Sklyar defends it.
Le Blanc is trying to control. Sklyar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Blanc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sklyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Blanc not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Le Blanc just wasn't active enough.
Sklyar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sklyar misses with a kick to the body.
Le Blanc throws a jab when Sklyar was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Le Blanc.
Sklyar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sklyar distracts Le Blanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Sklyar stays in close to Le Blanc's body and controls the position.
Le Blanc keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Le Blanc scores with a jab. Sklyar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Blanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklyar. That did some damage!
Le Blanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Sklyar.
Sklyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Blanc moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Le Blanc checks a leg kick.
Sklyar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Le Blanc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sklyar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Blanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Blanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Blanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Blanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergiy Sklyar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sklyar cracks Le Blanc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sklyar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sklyar.
Le Blanc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sklyar misses with a body shot.
Sklyar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sklyar tries a low kick but Le Blanc avoids it.
Le Blanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sklyar.
Sklyar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le Blanc lands the left hand.
Kyle Le Blanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Blanc throws a chopping leg kick but Sklyar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Le Blanc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sklyar - the referee stops the clock and Le Blanc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sklyar. Le Blanc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar moves out of range as Le Blanc throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklyar avoids the body shot from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Le Blanc is looking to land body kicks.
Sklyar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Blanc.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Blanc. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot.
Sklyar connects with a body shot.
Le Blanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sklyar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Le Blanc backs up against the cage.
Sklyar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sklyar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le Blanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklyar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Blanc scores with a shot to the body.
Sklyar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar avoids the body shot from Le Blanc.
Sklyar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le Blanc checks it well.
Le Blanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Blanc misses with a body kick.
Sklyar takes one to the chin there.
Sklyar looks to land a combination but Le Blanc avoids it well.
Le Blanc misses with a leg kick.
Sklyar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Blanc's sensitive parts.
Le Blanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Sklyar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Blanc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sklyar somewhat.
Sklyar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Le Blanc throws a solid leg kick but Sklyar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Le Blanc.
Le Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc scores with a spinning back kick!
Sklyar tries a low kick but Le Blanc avoids it.
Le Blanc is looking to chop away at Sklyar's legs.
Le Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sklyar.
Sklyar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Blanc feints and then cracks Sklyar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sklyar down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
Sklyar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Blanc manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sklyar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Blanc wants to land a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Le Blanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Sklyar. Sklyar gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Blanc throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sklyar throws a right and a left that Le Blanc avoids nicely.
Le Blanc moves away from the strike by Sklyar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kyle Le Blanc did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sklyar misses with a leg kick.
Sklyar throws a series of punches but Le Blanc moves out of range.
Sklyar lands a head shot.
Le Blanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Le Blanc is looking to wear down Sklyar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sklyar fails to land the takedown.
Sklyar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Blanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklyar is one step ahead there.
Le Blanc is working hard here to advance position.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Blanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Blanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Blanc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sklyar manages to get himself to full guard.
Sklyar is pulling down on Le Blanc's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Blanc, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sklyar 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.
Sklyar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Blanc controls the pace.
Le Blanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Le Blanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Blanc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklyar momentarily.
Le Blanc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
Sklyar fails to land the takedown.
Sklyar thows a leg kick but Le Blanc checks it
and Le Blanc counters with an outside leg kick.
Sklyar dips to his left and cracks Le Blanc with an uppercut!
Le Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sklyar.
Sklyar throws a head kick that misses.
Sklyar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Blanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Le Blanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Blanc takes a swing at Sklyar's ribcage but misses.
Le Blanc throws a leg kick that misses.
Le Blanc tests Sklyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar misses with a body shot.
Sklyar throws out a powerful jab.
Sklyar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Blanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Blanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklyar momentarily.
Sklyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Blanc defends it nicely.
Kyle Le Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Sklyar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Le Blanc. Sklyar shrugs it off though.
Sklyar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sklyar throws a shot to the body.
Sklyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Blanc avoids it really well and circles away.
Le Blanc jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
Sklyar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sklyar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le Blanc.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Le Blanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick from Le Blanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Blanc defends it nicely.
Sklyar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sklyar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Blanc is able to avoid easily.
Sklyar checks a leg kick nicely.
Sklyar shoots in for a double leg but Le Blanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sklyar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc had his way with Sergiy Sklyar in that round.
That's time! Le Blanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklyar.
Le Blanc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
Le Blanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Blanc misses with a looping left.
Sklyar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Le Blanc takes a step back to recover.
Le Blanc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Blanc misses with an uppercut. Sklyar saw that one coming.
Sklyar tries for a takedown but Le Blanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sklyar throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Blanc.
Sklyar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Blanc swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Le Blanc. Those never looked like landing.
Sklyar is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Le Blanc checks a leg kick.
Le Blanc feints and then cracks Sklyar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sklyar down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Blanc connects with a right hand. Sklyar shakes it off.
Le Blanc lands a high kick!
Le Blanc misses the shot to the body.
Le Blanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Blanc as he avoids it easily.
Kyle Le Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Le Blanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklyar scores with a jab. Le Blanc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sklyar misses with a low kick.
Sklyar misses with a kick to the body.
Le Blanc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Blanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sklyar cracks Le Blanc with a good jab.
Le Blanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sklyar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Blanc wants to land a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Le Blanc ducks under a wild hook from Sklyar.
Le Blanc connects with a high kick.
Sklyar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sklyar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le Blanc has time to react.
Le Blanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sklyar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sklyar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le Blanc.
Sklyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sklyar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Blanc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklyar.
Sklyar cracks a nice hook into Le Blanc's ribs.
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar connects with a leg kick. Le Blanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sklyar scores with a punch to the head.
Le Blanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sklyar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sklyar in side control, throwing shots but Le Blanc defends.
Sklyar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sklyar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Le Blanc is looking for a sweep.
Le Blanc wants to control but Sklyar postures up.
Sklyar working the ground and pound.
Sklyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Blanc keeps working.
Sklyar grinds an elbow into Le Blanc's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sklyar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Blanc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sklyar tries to get to full guard but Le Blanc has control of the leg.
Le Blanc stalling away here and it's allowed Sklyar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiy Sklyar.
I think Sklyar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergiy Sklyar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kyle Le Blanc was interviewed post fight and said 'I demand an inquest'.
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