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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leevi Nikkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paranoid. Leevi Nikkola is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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209 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Nikkola!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack moves into the clinch successfully.
Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikkola shoots for a takedown but Stack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikkola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikkola somewhat.
Nikkola shoots for a takedown but Stack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Nikkola.
Nikkola fails with a takedown attempt.
Stack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Stack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nikkola blocking the ground and pound.
Stack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nikkola hang on?
Nikkola is working to get back to half guard.
Stack throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nikkola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nikkola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikkola is looking to improve his position but Stack isn't that keen on the idea.
Stack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikkola is looking to escape.
Stack throwing strikes here but Nikkola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nikkola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikkola holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikkola avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikkola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stack tries to push Nikkola's head away but Nikkola is holding on tight.
Stack prevents Nikkola from getting the reversal.
Nikkola holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikkola is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nikkola tries to hold on but Stack postures up.
Nikkola can't escape the position.
Stack scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nikkola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Stack.
Nikkola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikkola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikkola looks gassed!
Stack with shots to the head and body - Nikkola looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nikkola working to try and regain half guard.
Nikkola holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! Stack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nikkola bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikkola trying to control but Stack is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nikkola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikkola has managed to get both his arms back between Stack's legs - danger averted.
Nikkola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stack's guard.
Stack manages to get to full guard.
Nikkola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikkola has managed to get both his arms back between Stack's legs - danger averted.
Stack is looking for a triangle but Nikkola pushes his legs off easily.
Nikkola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Stack 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.
Nikkola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stack counters with a shoot takedown. Nikkola fights it but they end up in guard.
Stack postures up in Nikkola's guard and throws a big left but Nikkola blocks it.
Nikkola wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikkola managing to control the position.
Stack preventing the sweep.
Stack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikkola wants to sweep here but Stack controlling him for the moment.
Nikkola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stack shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikkola sprawls well. He's pushed Stack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikkola won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkola tries to improve position but can't.
Stack misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nikkola dodges the ground and pound from Stack.
Sloppy strikes there by Stack.
Nikkola defending against the ground and pound.
Nikkola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikkola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stack off and has taken his back!
Nikkola controls the position.
Big Stack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stack looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nikkola.
Stack wants to escape the position.
What can Stack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stack is trying to break free.
Nikkola wants to control but Stack is keeping busy.
Nikkola is riding his opponent, not letting Stack buck him off.
Stack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nikkola's guard. Nice work there by Stack.
Stack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikkola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stack's guard.
Stack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikkola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stack working for a triangle but Nikkola defends it easily.
Nikkola pushing down on Stack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Nikkola seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikkola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stack's guard.
Nikkola controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikkola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stack is trying to keep Nikkola in close.
Nikkola is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikkola trying to control the position from guard on top but Stack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikkola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Big Stack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikkola did well to prevent Stack getting side control.
Nikkola is trying to maintain the position but Stack is very close to passing his half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikkola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stack connects with a right hand. Nikkola shakes it off.
Stack gets the takedown into side control.
Stack in side control, throwing shots but Nikkola defends.
Nikkola tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stack working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nikkola can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stack.
Nikkola regains half guard.
Stack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nikkola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stack counters with a two punch combo.
Stack misses with a looping left.
Nikkola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stack counters with a single leg into guard. Nikkola didn't expect that.
Big Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Nikkola.
Stack postures up.
Nikkola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nikkola 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.
Nikkola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack preventing the sweep.
Nikkola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikkola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikkola.
Nikkola shoots in but Stack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stack is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Stack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikkola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stack avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikkola shoots and misses
and Nikkola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikkola controlling from the top position.
Stack keeping full guard, as Nikkola tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stack looking to control.
Stack looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nikkola is defending well. Stack quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nikkola has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stack celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Stack!
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energy
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hype
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