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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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200 cm
23
263 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil misses the jab.
Nikil missing with a left hand there. Sparks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks misses with a few strikes there.
Sparks shoots in but Nikil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nikil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparks is in Nikil's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks throws an elbow that misses. Nikil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparks's guard. Nice move by Nikil!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikil wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparks wants to sweep here but Nikil controlling him for the moment.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks controls Nikil momentarily but Nikil frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nikil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nikil lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks trying to keep a closed guard but Nikil is proving a slippery customer.
Nikil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikil throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Sparks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikil chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nikil!
Poor strikes thrown by Sparks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sparks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nikil has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nikil!
Sparks working for a triangle but Nikil defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikil is retaining full guard.
Sparks with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Sparks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Sparks or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikil which made him look bad.
Sparks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikil's head backwards.
Nikil misses with a takedown
and Sparks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparks throws a strike but Nikil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ron Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikil is one step ahead there.
Nikil landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil stands up over Sparks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks is trying to control the position but Nikil postures up.
Sparks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikil is in close to Sparks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sparks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparks, not yet.
Nikil chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks wants to control the position but Nikil says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikil winds up and cracks Sparks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparks wants to control but Nikil is keeping busy.
Sparks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil working over Sparks with some ground and pound. Sparks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nikil lands a big elbow - Sparks is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nikil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenrick Nikil!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenrick Nikil 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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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