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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Subz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Sikes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sikes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Subz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subz shoots in but Sikes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subz moves away from the strike by Sikes.
Subz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sikes pinned against the cage. Sikes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sikes misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz misses with a takedown attempt - Sikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
Sikes throws an overhand right that lands on Subz's shoulder, as Subz tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Subz with that takedown attempt.
Sikes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two 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.
Sikes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subz manages to avoid it.
Subz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Subz slips a jab and a cross from Sikes.
Subz shoots in for a takedown but Sikes shows good takedown defense.
Subz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Subz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikes's waist but Sikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subz off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikes.
Subz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikes.
Sikes scores with a decent looking hook.
Subz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sikes as Subz shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Subz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subz closes the distance and clinches up with Sikes, looking for a takedown. Subz pushes Sikes against the cage but Sikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Subz tries to clinch up.
Sikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikes stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikes misses with a straight left.
Sikes scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sikes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sikes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sikes misses with a two punch combination.
Subz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Subz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikes takes a swing at Subz's ribcage but misses.
Sikes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikes scores with a nice right hand.
Subz looks for a takedown but Sikes sprawls well.
Frank Sikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikes swivels and escapes.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
Sikes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sikes jabs Subz right on the nose. Subz blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subz misses with a takedown attempt - Sikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Subz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sikes as he jumps to the side.
Frank Sikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Subz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikes is looking to chop away at Subz's legs.
Frank Sikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Subz.
Sikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subz shoots in but no luck this time.
A choreographed right hand from Sikes misses the target.
That's four 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.
Subz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Subz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikes tries to sprawl out of it but Subz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Subz fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikes throws a hook but Subz avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sikes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Subz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Subz looks for a takedown but Sikes sprawls well.
Subz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikes's waist but Sikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subz off to one side.
Nice combo by Sikes! Oh, that's hurt him - Subz falls to the canvas and Sikes follows him into side control.
Subz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikes controlling the position.
Subz is still in real trouble! Can Sikes finish him?
Subz looks to move to half guard but instead Sikes has passed into mount! Damn!
Subz seems to have recovered his senses.
Subz wants to control but Sikes is having none of it.
Sikes prevents Subz from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sikes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sikes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subz on the ground.
Subz tries to hold on but Sikes pushes him away.
Subz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sikes is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz tries to reverse the position but Sikes maintains control.
Subz gets back to half guard.
Subz trying to get back to full guard but Sikes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Subz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Subz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Subz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Subz keeping hold of Sikes's head, controlling as best he can.
Sikes wants to control but Subz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subz is looking for a sweep. Sikes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sikes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Subz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Subz is trying to control but Sikes passes into side control!
Subz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sikes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Subz fails with the takedown.
Subz tries for a takedown but Sikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Subz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sikes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Subz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Subz moves away from the strike by Sikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikes stuffs the takedown attempt from Subz. Subz gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
Subz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikes swivels and escapes.
Sikes stuffs the takedown.
Subz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Subz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikes's waist but Sikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subz off to one side.
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.
Subz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikes.
Sikes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Subz. Subz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Subz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikes but Sikes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sikes misses the jab.
Sikes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sikes throws a right hand that Subz ducks under and follows up with a left that Subz also avoids with ease.
Subz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sikes.
Subz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Subz has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Sikes is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Sikes connects with a looping right hand.
Subz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikes tries to sprawl out of it but Subz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikes stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sikes had his way with Jonny Subz in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Subz slips a straight right by Sikes.
Sikes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Subz.
Sikes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Subz fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikes but Sikes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sikes fails to land with a series of punches.
Subz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Sikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz.
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.
Subz misses with an uppercut
and Sikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sikes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sikes throws a lazy uppercut
and Subz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Subz has time to react.
Sikes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subz manages to avoid it.
Subz takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sikes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sikes swings for the body but Subz moves out of range.
Sikes looks to score with a jab to the body but Subz is just out of range.
Sikes throws a shot from downtown. Subz moves away and avoids it.
Sikes throws a series of punches but Subz moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Subz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sikes counters with a straight right hand.
Subz feints and as Sikes raises his hands in defense, Subz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sikes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subz trying to control but Sikes is working from the bottom.
Jonny Subz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sikes, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sikes!
Frank Sikes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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