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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 2991 p4p, 321 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 5085 p4p, 481 weight class). Evgeni Elkemenchi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kukulcan Tonga's chin.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class 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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkemenchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tonga to the ground. Elkemenchi is now in Tonga's guard.
Tonga is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.
Tonga keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tonga keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Tonga trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elkemenchi has gone for a leg lock! Tonga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elkemenchi's guard.
Elkemenchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonga controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elkemenchi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elkemenchi has escaped and now he's on top!
Elkemenchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkemenchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga throws a strike but Elkemenchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tonga wants to sweep here but Elkemenchi controlling him for the moment.
Elkemenchi postures up and lands a big shot to Tonga's brow.
Elkemenchi pushing down on Tonga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonga lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Tonga manages to get to full guard.
Elkemenchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Elkemenchi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Tonga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elkemenchi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elkemenchi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elkemenchi!
Tonga tries to improve position but can't.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Tonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi prevents Tonga from escaping the position.
Elkemenchi working away.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga can't do much from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonga keeps working.
Elkemenchi lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga is looking to regain half guard here but Elkemenchi keeps moving and retains side control.
Elkemenchi working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tonga shoots and misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkemenchi works Tonga's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonga is defending well.
Elkemenchi tries to advance to mount but Tonga denies him.
Tonga is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonga wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tonga wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonga is defending well.
Tonga wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Tonga tries to bench press Elkemenchi off him but Elkemenchi keeps the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Tonga is working away.
Tonga throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tonga can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonga is trying to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elkemenchi but great work by Tonga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elkemenchi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tonga's guard! Nice work there by Elkemenchi!
Tonga is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elkemenchi seems to be working for a kimura but Tonga defends the submission attempt.
Elkemenchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tonga sees it coming and defends easily.
Tonga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonga is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elkemenchi cracks Tonga with a solid left hand.
Elkemenchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi pushes down on Tonga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four 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.
Tonga actively working from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but Tonga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elkemenchi to get the leverage.
Tonga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkemenchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tonga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Tonga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tonga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonga closes the distance and clinches up with Elkemenchi, looking for a takedown. Tonga pushes Elkemenchi against the cage but Elkemenchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkemenchi lands an overhand right.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Tonga has his takedown stuffed
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonga is keeping the position for now.
Tonga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonga scores with a nice shot.
Tonga can't keep his opponent in guard - Elkemenchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Tonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to pass to mount but Tonga is defending the position.
Tonga gets back to full guard.
Tonga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.
Tonga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukulcan Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Tonga is staying active underneath Elkemenchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elkemenchi is pressing down on Tonga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonga is holding on for now.
Tonga trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Tonga is pressing down on Elkemenchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Tonga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elkemenchi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tonga.
Elkemenchi moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga throwing hammer fists to the chest of Elkemenchi. What's that going to do exactly?
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice elbow there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi controlling the pace for now.
Tonga tries to lock up and control but Elkemenchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elkemenchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Elkemenchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elkemenchi content just to control the position here.
Tonga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi controlling the pace for now.
Elkemenchi scoring with strikes but Tonga is staying in there.
Tonga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi looking to control but Tonga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Elkemenchi get's back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elkemenchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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