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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artjoms Tkacenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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279 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lesley Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artjoms Tkacenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tkacenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fletcher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fletcher.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fletcher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tkacenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tkacenko scores with a shot to the side of Fletcher's head.
Fletcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Tkacenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tkacenko rushes Fletcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tkacenko breaks from the clinch.
Tkacenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Lesley Fletcher has been cut.
Tkacenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fletcher pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tkacenko wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Tkacenko won't allow Fletcher to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tkacenko trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Fletcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tkacenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tkacenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher wants to control but Tkacenko passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkacenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fletcher controls his leg.
Tkacenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fletcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fletcher is looking for a sweep. Tkacenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tkacenko is looking to advance position but Fletcher won't allow it.
Tkacenko uses his free foot to push down on Fletcher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fletcher.
Fletcher can't escape the position.
Tkacenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Tkacenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tkacenko trying to control but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkacenko wants to finish this one by submission but Fletcher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tkacenko.
Tkacenko trying to control but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fletcher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher is not content to let Tkacenko control the position.
Fletcher is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artjoms Tkacenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lesley Fletcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tkacenko darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Tkacenko into the cage.
Fletcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tkacenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tkacenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tkacenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Fletcher.
Fletcher closes the distance and pushes Tkacenko back into the cage.
Tkacenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tkacenko gets underhooks to prevent Fletcher's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lesley Fletcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tkacenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tkacenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tkacenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Tkacenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fletcher's waist but Fletcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tkacenko off to one side.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tkacenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Tkacenko on that attempt.
Fletcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tkacenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tkacenko darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Tkacenko into the cage.
Tkacenko is breathing heavily.
Tkacenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fletcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Tkacenko won't allow it.
Fletcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tkacenko's efforts to push away.
Fletcher stops a takedown attempt from Tkacenko.
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
Tkacenko dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
Tkacenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Fletcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Tkacenko tries to sprawl out of it but Fletcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tkacenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fletcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tkacenko.
Tkacenko connects with the punch.
Tkacenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tkacenko moves away.
Fletcher leaves Tkacenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tkacenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fletcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Tkacenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkacenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Fletcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tkacenko shoots in but Fletcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tkacenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fletcher counters with a straight right hand.
Tkacenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fletcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tkacenko wants to sweep here but Fletcher controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lesley Fletcher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fletcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher tries to clinch but Tkacenko is having none of it.
Tkacenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Fletcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tkacenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lesley Fletcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lesley Fletcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Tkacenko on that attempt.
Fletcher tries to clinch but Tkacenko moves out of range.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tkacenko is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Tkacenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Tkacenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tkacenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fletcher defends well and Tkacenko ends up having to push Fletcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fletcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fletcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tkacenko.
Lesley Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artjoms Tkacenko.
Fletcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tkacenko is defending well.
Tkacenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tkacenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fletcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Fletcher is going to stand back up.
Fletcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tkacenko's head.
Fletcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tkacenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tkacenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Tkacenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lesley Fletcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fletcher seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher prevents Tkacenko from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tkacenko connects with a leg kick. Fletcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fletcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tkacenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fletcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tkacenko, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher working hard to break the clinch.
Tkacenko prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Fletcher pulls Tkacenko into guard.
Fletcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tkacenko defends it easily.
Fletcher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tkacenko!
Fletcher landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkacenko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fletcher. What's that going to do exactly?
Fletcher 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.
Fletcher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Fletcher avoids the attempt from Tkacenko to control.
Tkacenko taking shots to the head.
Fletcher landing strikes from the mount and Tkacenko is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tkacenko can't escape the position.
Fletcher with a couple of short strikes.
Tkacenko is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fletcher locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tkacenko is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lesley Fletcher!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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