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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corliss Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Your Worst Nightmare. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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184 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corliss Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klebanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klebanov. That's going to slow Williams down.
Klebanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klebanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klebanov as he avoids it easily.
Klebanov scores with a push kick.
Klebanov slips a jab from Williams.
Corliss Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klebanov delivers a nice body kick.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klebanov. Klebanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Klebanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Klebanov is controlling him well.
Klebanov is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams trying to control but Klebanov postures up.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klebanov has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klebanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Klebanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klebanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evgeni Klebanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klebanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Klebanov's knee momentarily.
Klebanov tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Klebanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Klebanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Klebanov passes into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams wants to control but Klebanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Klebanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klebanov wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Klebanov not doing much here.
Klebanov is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams tries to roll over but Klebanov keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Klebanov seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Evgeni Klebanov.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams tries for a takedown but Klebanov circles away easily
and Klebanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov passes to full mount!
Klebanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klebanov avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Klebanov controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams is trying to reverse the position but instead Klebanov has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klebanov counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Klebanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klebanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klebanov lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klebanov.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Klebanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Corliss Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klebanov throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klebanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klebanov counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Klebanov counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Klebanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Klebanov is out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Klebanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Klebanov throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Klebanov is out of range.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klebanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klebanov.
Klebanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klebanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klebanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evgeni Klebanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corliss Williams.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Klebanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klebanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klebanov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Klebanov thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Klebanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klebanov. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klebanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Klebanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klebanov controlling the action here.
Evgeni Klebanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klebanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klebanov can pounce on him.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Klebanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klebanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klebanov defends well.
Klebanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Klebanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams.
Klebanov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov had his way with Corliss Williams in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klebanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Klebanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Klebanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Klebanov moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Klebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klebanov scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Klebanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a combination
and Klebanov counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Klebanov won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Klebanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klebanov backs up against the cage.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klebanov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but Klebanov is controlling well.
Corliss Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klebanov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klebanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Klebanov!
Evgeni Klebanov retains his lightweight title!
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