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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 4799 p4p, 505 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 3492 p4p, 399 weight class). Redman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Put Your Lights On . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
25 - 21 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redman. Elkemenchi shrugs it off though.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elkemenchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Redman's midsection.
Elkemenchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Elkemenchi tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redman has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Elkemenchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redman wants it to stay on the feet.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman closes the distance and pushes Elkemenchi back into the cage.
Redman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elkemenchi's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Redman blocks a body shot from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Elkemenchi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman taking a breather.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Elkemenchi shrugs off.
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Redman's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi walks into a left hand.
Elkemenchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
Elkemenchi prevents Redman from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
The strikes coming from Elkemenchi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Redman's legs.
Redman tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
Elkemenchi advances nicely into full mount.
Elkemenchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redman is squirming around, avoiding Elkemenchi's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi tries to control but Redman wriggling away.
Elkemenchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Elkemenchi wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Redman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Elkemenchi sees coming a mile off.
Elkemenchi has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown.
Elkemenchi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Elkemenchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi has had enough of the clinch but Redman keeps him there for the moment.
Elkemenchi wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elkemenchi works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Redman lands a front kick.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi is breathing heavily.
Elkemenchi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redman scores with a leg kick.
Elkemenchi moves into the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkemenchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Elkemenchi being controlled against the cage.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elkemenchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut even more.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elkemenchi is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman is pressed up against the cage. Elkemenchi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redman down to the mat. Redman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Redman throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Redman misses.
Nice sprawl there from Redman as Elkemenchi shoots in.
Elkemenchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Redman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Redman scores with a body shot.
Redman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Redman tenderised Elkemenchi's leg. Elkemenchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elkemenchi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redman throws a nice looking combination but Elkemenchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Redman has Elkemenchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkemenchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Redman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman lands a head kick!
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Elkemenchi instigates a clinch.
Elkemenchi blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elkemenchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
Redman prevents Elkemenchi from moving into mount.
Elkemenchi working away.
Redman is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi scores with punches from side control.
Redman wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Redman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman tries to get to full guard but Elkemenchi has control of the leg.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Redman is working to get back to half guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Elkemenchi landing strikes from the mount.
Redman is trying to stand up.
Redman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redman is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is just content to waste time from the top position. Redman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elkemenchi controlling from the top position.
Elkemenchi prevents Redman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Redman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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