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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanishka Lijikiszcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vayle Belval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanishka Lijikiszcz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vayle Belval's chin.
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vayle Belval!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches.
Lijikiszcz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lijikiszcz keeps control of Belval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown attempt but Belval pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belval looks to throw the jab but Lijikiszcz is out of range.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Belval sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belval.
Belval's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belval's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lijikiszcz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belval to the ground. Lijikiszcz is now in Belval's guard.
Lijikiszcz postures up in Belval's guard and throws a big left but Belval blocks it.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz lands a couple of digs.
Lijikiszcz postures up in Belval's guard and throws a big left but Belval blocks it.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belval can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lijikiszcz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lijikiszcz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belval to the ground. Lijikiszcz is now in Belval's guard.
Lijikiszcz stands up over Belval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lijikiszcz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Belval is retaining full guard.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lijikiszcz seems to have locked his on tight now - Belval screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lijikiszcz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
An out of breath Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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