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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 2276 p4p, 253 weight class) and Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 3100 p4p, 325 weight class). Polyanskiy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oxxxymiron - Signs of life. King Diamond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond moves in looking to clinch but Polyanskiy pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polyanskiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polyanskiy lands a takedown into guard.
Polyanskiy is looking to advance position but Diamond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diamond takes Polyanskiy's back.
Polyanskiy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diamond.
Diamond misses with an elbow to the head.
Polyanskiy covering up well under a series of strikes from Diamond.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Polyanskiy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diamond.
Polyanskiy turns into Diamond and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polyanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy pushes down on Diamond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diamond tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Polyanskiy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polyanskiy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diamond is controlling Polyanskiy's trapped leg to prevent Polyanskiy from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polyanskiy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Polyanskiy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diamond is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diamond and Polyanskiy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Polyanskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
Diamond is looking to regain half guard here but Polyanskiy keeps moving and retains side control.
Diamond manages to get back to half guard.
Diamond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polyanskiy on the ground.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diamond defends it well.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Diamond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond is trying to get back to full guard.
Diamond wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diamond tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Diamond won't allow Polyanskiy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diamond is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Polyanskiy prevents Diamond from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Polyanskiy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diamond lands a lovely overhand right.
Polyanskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polyanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diamond throws a head kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Diamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond wants to clinch
and Polyanskiy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diamond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polyanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Diamond works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control the position here.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diamond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diamond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Diamond controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polyanskiy postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polyanskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polyanskiy off to one side.
Diamond is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
King Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond is looking to clinch.
Diamond tries to clinch
and Polyanskiy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diamond!
Polyanskiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond is looking to reverse the position.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamond is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diamond is staying active underneath Polyanskiy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polyanskiy prevents Diamond from improving his position.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Diamond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
Diamond wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy.
Polyanskiy trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
Polyanskiy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diamond!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diamond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diamond wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diamond trying to control but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Diamond postures up in Polyanskiy's guard and throws a big left but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Diamond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polyanskiy is keeping the position for now.
Polyanskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving.
Diamond drops back looking for a leg! Polyanskiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polyanskiy manages to kick Diamond off! Diamond jumps back into Polyanskiy's guard.
Diamond passes Polyanskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond thows a huge punch but Polyanskiy dodges it nicely.
Polyanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polyanskiy is trying to maintain the position but Diamond is very close to passing his half guard.
Polyanskiy tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Polyanskiy is looking to control Diamond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polyanskiy avoid being mounted?
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polyanskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Polyanskiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond controlling the pace.
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
King Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Polyanskiy is staying active underneath Diamond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diamond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy trying to control here.
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamond stalling away here and it's allowed Polyanskiy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diamond is pushing down on Polyanskiy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polyanskiy is fighting to maintain full guard but Diamond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Polyanskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Diamond sits in half guard.
Diamond seems to be looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diamond avoids the attempt from Polyanskiy to control.
Polyanskiy can't escape the position.
Diamond tries to control but Polyanskiy wriggling away.
Diamond throws some wild stikes that Polyanskiy manages to avoid easily.
Diamond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Polyanskiy is trying desperately to improve position.
Diamond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Polyanskiy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diamond with a couple of short strikes.
Diamond misses with a head shot.
Diamond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diamond throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Polyanskiy tries to hold on but Diamond pushes him away.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polyanskiy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Polyanskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Diamond sits in half guard.
Polyanskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamond is working away from the top position though.
Diamond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diamond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Polyanskiy defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Polyanskiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diamond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond throwing shots but Polyanskiy is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polyanskiy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
A relieved looking Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
King Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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energy
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hype
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