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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asa Sharp (ranked 3210 p4p, 312 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 2103 p4p, 217 weight class). Asa Sharp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
30 - 19 - 2 |
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169 lbs
40 - 28 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Asa Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakovchenko misses with a wild combination.
Sharp slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Sharp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
Nice shot by Yakovchenko.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
Sharp wants to clinch up but Yakovchenko keeps it at a distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sharp has his hands on Yakovchenko's head, controlling the position.
Yakovchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yakovchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Yakovchenko trying to move into half guard but instead Sharp has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to get up but he can't break Yakovchenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yakovchenko is trying to hold Sharp in close to prevent damage but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard.
Sharp lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharp is controlling the pace.
Sharp wants to free his trapped foot but Yakovchenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position.
Yakovchenko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Sharp throws a low kick, looking for Yakovchenko's leg but Yakovchenko calmly moves out of range.
Sharp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch.
Sharp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sharp eats them both and turns towards Yakovchenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
And Sharp counters with a quick kick to the body but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yakovchenko drops Sharp with a beautiful combination! Sharp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yakovchenko is looking for the KO!
Sharp is rocked!
It looks like Asa Sharp has been cut.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakovchenko misses with a combination
and Sharp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yakovchenko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses.
Yakovchenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sharp has picked Yakovchenko up and slammed him! Yakovchenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Sharp manages to pass to side control!
Sharp seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp just content to control the position.
Sharp trying to control the action but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Sharp works to advance to full mount. Yakovchenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sharp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yakovchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sharp tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharp gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Sharp's arms but Sharp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has Sharp pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp stalling in the clinch but Yakovchenko improves position.
Sharp is trying to drag Yakovchenko to the mat but Yakovchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp has had enough of the clinch but Yakovchenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yakovchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Yakovchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Sharp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharp's gas tank.
Yakovchenko gets underhooks to prevent Sharp's takedown attempt.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is trying to drag Yakovchenko to the mat but Yakovchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Yakovchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch but Sharp improves position.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yakovchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yakovchenko pushes Sharp back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Sharp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakovchenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko misses.
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!
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Sharp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sharp walks into a jab.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is looking to counter the offense by Yakovchenko and move into the clinch.
Sharp tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovchenko pinned against the ropes. Yakovchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yakovchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovchenko drops Sharp with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sharp! Yakovchenko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
A very excited looking Igor Yakovchenko 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.
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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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