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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Tymoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tymoshenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hearts On Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 cm
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164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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171 cm
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168 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasily Tymoshenko ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lamond tries to clinch there but Tymoshenko circles away.
Lamond slips a jab from Tymoshenko . Tymoshenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tymoshenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lamond throws a nice inside leg kick. Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamond is just out of range. A nice side step and Lamond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tymoshenko thuds a left hand into Lamond's body. Lamond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tymoshenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamond. Lamond obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lamond misses the jab. Tymoshenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tymoshenko misses with a leg kick and Lamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tymoshenko misses with a takedown and Lamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lamond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Lamond throws out a loose jab but Tymoshenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but Lamond manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tymoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamond. Tymoshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamond. Lamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamond throws out the jab. Tymoshenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lamond is able to avoid easily. Lamond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tymoshenko . Lamond throws a hook but Tymoshenko blocks it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamond. Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Lamond moved out of range. Tymoshenko moves forwards but Lamond connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice uppercut there from Lamond. Tymoshenko blocks a head kick by Lamond.
An attempted straight right counter from Tymoshenko misses the target. Lamond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Lamond blocks a low kick nicely. Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut. Lamond throws a leg kick which misses Tymoshenko 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tymoshenko tries to avoid it. Gordon Lamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lamond has closed the distance and engaged Tymoshenko in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tymoshenko prevents a body shot from Lamond. Lamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Tymoshenko avoids the damage to the body. Lamond working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lamond gets underhooks to prevent Tymoshenko 's takedown attempt.
Tymoshenko avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Tymoshenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lamond after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him. Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
Tymoshenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lamond is trying to keep an underhook but Tymoshenko manages to get the takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lamond is trying to stand.
Lamond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Tymoshenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lamond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tymoshenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lamond trying to get back to full guard but Tymoshenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Poor strikes thrown by Tymoshenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tymoshenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lamond because Tymoshenko loaded up on that one. Tymoshenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Lamond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tymoshenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tymoshenko thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tymoshenko with the ground and pound from mount. Tymoshenko throws some wild stikes that Lamond manages to avoid easily.
Tymoshenko looking to finish Lamond with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lamond! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tymoshenko throwing strikes but Lamond bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. Tymoshenko wants to sweep here but Lamond controlling him for the moment. Lamond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tymoshenko working for a triangle but Lamond defends it easily.
Tymoshenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamond is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordon Lamond will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lamond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A lazy left from Lamond finds it's target. Lamond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lamond throws a leg kick that is checked and Tymoshenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamond thinking. Lamond connects with a looping right hand.
Lamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tymoshenko . Lamond gets off balance looking for a body kick and Tymoshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tymoshenko misses with a body shot
and Lamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Tymoshenko misses its intended target. Tymoshenko walks into a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tymoshenko throws the kick towards the body but Lamond avoids it. Tymoshenko throws a solid leg kick but Lamond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tymoshenko . Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Lamond scores with a hook to the body. Tymoshenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tymoshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamond. Tymoshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lamond fakes the leg kick and cracks Tymoshenko in the body. Lamond defending well as Tymoshenko loads up on a big left hand. Lamond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A leg kick checked by Tymoshenko . Lamond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tymoshenko moves out of range of the body kick from Lamond.
Lamond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lamond moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow. Lamond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tymoshenko avoids it. Lamond landing knees to the body.
Tymoshenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lamond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tymoshenko misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lamond is looking to clinch but Tymoshenko is avoiding it.
Tymoshenko walks into a jab. Lamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tymoshenko . Lamond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand and Lamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lamond lands with a shot to the body. Tymoshenko throws a looping overhand right but Lamond ducks down to avoid it. Lamond connects with a body shot. Lamond tries to score with a low kick but Tymoshenko moves his leg out of the way. Lamond misses the jab. Gordon Lamond seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lamond looks to land a combination but Tymoshenko avoids it well. A swing and a miss from Tymoshenko . Tymoshenko fails with the takedown. Lamond has closed the distance and engaged Tymoshenko in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamond looking to slow down the pace here. Tymoshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him. Tymoshenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lamond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lamond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tymoshenko 's brow. Lamond lands a good knee to the midsection. Tymoshenko won't want to take too many of those. Lamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lamond missing with knees to the body.
Tymoshenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamond shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lamond lands a body punch. Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tymoshenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lamond obliges. Gordon Lamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Tymoshenko staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tymoshenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tymoshenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Tymoshenko . Lamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tymoshenko doesn't seem bothered though. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamond, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tymoshenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lamond checks a low kick from Tymoshenko . Lamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tymoshenko doesn't seem bothered though. Lamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tymoshenko connects with a solid leg kick. Tymoshenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A cross from Lamond lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tymoshenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamond but Lamond pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lamond 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lamond punishes Tymoshenko 's body with a nice straight punch. Tymoshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamond. Tymoshenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamond's head. Lamond looks to land a right hand but Tymoshenko moved out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Lamond.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Tymoshenko circles away.
Lamond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tymoshenko clobbers Lamond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lamond misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lamond counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tymoshenko wants a takedown.
Lamond lands an uppercut. Lamond tries a body shot but Tymoshenko blocks it.
Tymoshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tymoshenko has Lamond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him. Lamond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko .
Lamond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tymoshenko looking for a takedown. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamond. A knee to the head by Lamond.
Lamond stops a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko is working for takedown but Lamond is calmly controlling the position for now. Lamond has Tymoshenko pressed against the cage.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Tymoshenko takes an elbow to the temple. Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Lamond.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Lamond lands with a right to the head. 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! Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tymoshenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tymoshenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tymoshenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamond prevents it.
Lamond stalling the fight.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Lamond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lamond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tymoshenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lamond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tymoshenko . A short body shot lands from Lamond as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Lamond. Lamond lands an elbow inside that Tymoshenko shrugs off. Tymoshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tymoshenko takes a knee to the side of the body. Lamond lands a knee to the body.
Tymoshenko being controlled against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd are getting on Lamond's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Lamond lands a nice uppercut. Lamond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lamond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tymoshenko 's face.
Tymoshenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon Lamond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tymoshenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lamond stops a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown but Lamond manages to get underhooks.
Tymoshenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamond controls his hands.
Tymoshenko avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lamond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown. Lamond working Tymoshenko over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Lamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lamond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Lamond! After winning the bout, Gordon Lamond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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