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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Lenkov (ranked 107 p4p, 203 weight class) and Tout Petit Gigante (ranked 13 p4p, 21 weight class). Gigante is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Lenkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tout Petit Gigante!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lenkov throws out the jab.
Gigante tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gigante dives in for a single leg takedown but Lenkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lenkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gigante.
Lenkov is looking to counter punch.
Gigante shoots in and drives through. Lenkov sprawls well.
It looked like Lenkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gigante.
Roman Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tout Petit Gigante.
Lenkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lenkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lenkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gigante closes the distance and clinches up with Lenkov, looking for a takedown. Gigante pushes Lenkov against the cage but Lenkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lenkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gigante goes for a double leg but Lenkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lenkov continues to drive forward.
Lenkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tout Petit Gigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lenkov does it's job there.
Gigante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lenkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lenkov stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gigante tries to move into range but Lenkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lenkov leaves Gigante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lenkov lands with a nice body punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gigante.
Gigante tries to move to mount but Lenkov blocks the move with his legs.
Gigante trying to control the position but Lenkov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Gigante seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gigante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lenkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gigante has knee on belly momentarily but Lenkov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gigante with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lenkov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lenkov reverses the position - he's now on top in Gigante's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gigante is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante slips nicely into half guard.
We've been informed that Gigante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gigante trying to pass the guard but Lenkov defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante with the ground and pound but Lenkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gigante throwing strikes but missing.
Gigante trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gigante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenkov is keeping the position for now.
Lenkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gigante has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigante is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Lenkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gigante or perhaps it was just good defense by Lenkov, which made it look bad.
Gigante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gigante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lenkov as he jumps to the side.
Gigante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lenkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roman Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tout Petit Gigante.
Gigante fails with the takedown.
It looked like Lenkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gigante.
Lenkov throwing a counter right hand but Gigante manages to avoid it.
Gigante goes for a double leg but Lenkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lenkov continues to drive forward.
It looked like Lenkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gigante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gigante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lenkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roman Lenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gigante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lenkov circles away.
Gigante misses with a takedown
and Lenkov counters with a straight right hand.
Lenkov misses with a wild combination.
Gigante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lenkov is trying to defend but Gigante finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lenkov is looking for a sweep. Gigante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gigante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gigante is looking to stall here but Lenkov recovers full guard.
Gigante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lenkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gigante defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante postures up.
Gigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gigante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lenkov wants to sweep here but Gigante controlling him for the moment.
Gigante is looking to advance position but Lenkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante regains half guard.
Gigante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gigante.
Lenkov wants to control from the top but Gigante keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigante is trying to keep Lenkov in close.
Gigante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lenkov 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 Gigante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Lenkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Lenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gigante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lenkov throws a wild body kick that Gigante sees coming a mile off.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gigante.
Gigante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lenkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gigante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gigante shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lenkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lenkov stops Gigante from passing to mount.
Gigante goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lenkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gigante's guard! Nice work there by Lenkov!
Gigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gigante can do to turn this around?
Lenkov slips nicely into half guard.
Lenkov trying to control the action but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Gigante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gigante pulls Lenkov in close to prevent any damage.
Gigante looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lenkov has picked Gigante up and slammed him! Gigante can't keep hold of the triangle and Lenkov manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lenkov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gigante!
Lenkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gigante is controlling an arm, preventing Lenkov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gigante wants to hold on but Lenkov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante is looking to get to half guard.
Lenkov avoids the attempt from Gigante to control.
Gigante is squirming around, avoiding Lenkov's attempts to control the action.
Lenkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gigante sneaks a leg under to get to 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.
Gigante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lenkov is working away from the top position though.
Lenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gigante keeps working.
Gigante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gigante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lenkov 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 Gigante.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gigante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Lenkov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lenkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gigante.
Lenkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gigante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lenkov sprawls well. Lenkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gigante gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenkov lands a really nice looking cross but Gigante seems unphased.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gigante or perhaps it was just good defense by Lenkov, which made it look bad.
Roman Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tout Petit Gigante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lenkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gigante has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante shoots in looking for a takedown but Lenkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gigante's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gigante has his takedown stuffed
and Lenkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gigante is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lenkov clobbers Gigante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lenkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gigante is rocked!
Gigante fails with the takedown.
Lenkov is looking for a counter combo.
Gigante is still on wobbly legs! Can Lenkov finish him?
Lenkov throws a lazy right hand but Gigante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gigante seems to have recovered his senses.
Gigante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gigante throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lenkov to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gigante looking to sit in guard and control but Lenkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lenkov advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante is trying to get back to half guard.
Gigante is trying to control Lenkov's posture but Lenkov avoids it.
Gigante tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gigante tries to hold on but Lenkov pushes him away.
Gigante bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante wants to control from the top but Lenkov keeps moving.
Lenkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lenkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante.
Gigante trying to control from half guard but Lenkov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Lenkov had his way with Tout Petit Gigante in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gigante is defended easily by Lenkov.
Tout Petit Gigante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gigante dives in for a single leg takedown but Lenkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lenkov stuffs the takedown.
Roman Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tout Petit Gigante.
Gigante closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lenkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Gigante is trying to control the action in half guard but Lenkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gigante is working away from the top position though.
Lenkov moves into full guard.
Gigante distracts Lenkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenkov is keeping the position for now.
Gigante is pushing down on Lenkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lenkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gigante has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gigante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lenkov keeps working.
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
Lenkov is looking for a sweep. Gigante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
Gigante works his way into full mount!
Lenkov tries to hold on but Gigante pushes him away.
Lenkov working to try and regain half guard.
Gigante goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lenkov is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenkov stopping the sweep attempt from Gigante.
Lenkov stands and throws Gigante's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gigante is looking for a sweep.
Roman Lenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gigante manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gigante is looking to improve his position.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lenkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lenkov's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lenkov!
Lenkov showing good submission defense here.
Lenkov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gigante.
Gigante missing with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenkov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tout Petit Gigante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gigante throwing strikes and Lenkov squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tout Petit Gigante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lenkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Lenkov!
Roman Lenkov retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Lenkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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