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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 615 p4p, 79 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 776 p4p, 100 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is My Mind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
36
161 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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172 cm
33
168 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Evgeni Elkemenchi! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Elkemenchi blocks a jab. Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back. Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durden throws a body kick that misses and Elkemenchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elkemenchi. Durden pulls Elkemenchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Elkemenchi from doing any damage or advancing position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss. Durden pulls Elkemenchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Elkemenchi from doing any damage or advancing position. Elkemenchi preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Elkemenchi trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Elkemenchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard. Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Elkemenchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden. Durden misses with the body kick and Elkemenchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durden! Durden struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Durden struggling a bit here. Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom. Durden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elkemenchi off and has taken his back! Good control from Durden. Elkemenchi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Durden's guard. Nice work there by Elkemenchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses. Elkemenchi is fighting to break Durden's control of his arms but Durden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Elkemenchi throws a sloppy strike and Durden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Elkemenchi is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Durden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Durden! A relieved looking Tyler Durden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
36% |
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