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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Tsvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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219 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Tsvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen closes the distance and clinches up with Tsvetkov, looking for a takedown. Yen pushes Tsvetkov against the cage but Tsvetkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsvetkov throws a nice looking combination but Yen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsvetkov throws out a powerful jab.
Tsvetkov throws a right hand that Yen ducks under and follows up with a left that Yen also avoids with ease.
Tsvetkov misses with a double jab
and Yen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsvetkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsvetkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yen counters with a body kick that stops Tsvetkov in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Tsvetkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yen doesn't seem phased though.
Yen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsvetkov sprawls well. Tsvetkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Yen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yen slips a straight right by Tsvetkov.
Yen slips a jab from Tsvetkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen throws out a leg kick but Tsvetkov moves out of range and Yen only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsvetkov misses the target.
Tsvetkov misses with a looping left.
Yen tries to land a front kick but Tsvetkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab to the body
and Yen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yen.
Tsvetkov swings for the body but Yen moves out of range.
Tsvetkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Yen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yen works over Tsvetkov with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsvetkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yen wants to control from the top but Tsvetkov keeps moving.
Yen distracts Tsvetkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsvetkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsvetkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yen is controlling him.
Tsvetkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yen advances position into side control!
Yen with the ground and pound but Tsvetkov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yen is working for a submission of some sort.
Yen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tsvetkov to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen landing with the ground and pound.
Tsvetkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsvetkov keeping moving, preventing Yen from controlling successfully.
Tsvetkov is looking to stand up but Yen isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsvetkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Yen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsvetkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Yen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsvetkov is refusing to be controlled, as Yen sits in half guard.
Tsvetkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsvetkov tries to kick Yen off but Yen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yen is nestled in close to Tsvetkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yen wants to control but Tsvetkov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Yen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsvetkov jabs Yen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsvetkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Yen counters with a nice body kick.
Tsvetkov blocks the body kick.
Tsvetkov throws a lazy right hand but Yen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tsvetkov.
Yen throws a right and a left that Tsvetkov avoids nicely.
Tsvetkov throws a looping overhand right but Yen ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tsvetkov there.
Tsvetkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tsvetkov throws an off balance right hand
and Yen counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yen tries to clinch there but Tsvetkov circles away.
Yen ducks under a wild hook from Tsvetkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsvetkov.
Yen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yen tests Tsvetkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yen defending well as Tsvetkov loads up on a big left hand.
Tsvetkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yen moves away.
Tsvetkov stalks Yen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yen's face. Yen staggers backwards, shaken.
Yen takes the fight into the clinch.
Yen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yen jumps into guard, dragging Tsvetkov to the mat.
Yen is looking for a triangle but Tsvetkov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsvetkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yen is positioning himself well to prevent Tsvetkov advancing to mount.
Tsvetkov is looking to advance position but Yen won't allow it.
Donnie Yen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsvetkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsvetkov's back!
Yen has managed to slip his arm under Tsvetkov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tsvetkov is tapping out! Submission win for Yen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Yen!
Donnie Yen retains his light heavyweight title!
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