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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sakrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kavone Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Sakrovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kavone Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland clinches up with Sakrovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirkland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kirkland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sakrovski wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Kirkland controlling the position.
Kirkland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.
Sakrovski working a defensive guard but Kirkland manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kirkland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakrovski trying to control but Kirkland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sakrovski trying to control the hands but Kirkland won't let him.
Kirkland is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kirkland working for a choke but Sakrovski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakrovski covering up well and avoiding damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kirkland looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland looking for the choke but no joy.
Sakrovski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kirkland.
Kirkland working for a choke but Sakrovski is defending well.
Kirkland biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sakrovski covering up well under a series of strikes from Kirkland.
Sakrovski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sakrovski is breathing heavily.
Kirkland has good solid back control here.
Kirkland punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sakrovski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kavone Kirkland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirkland moves into range and clinches up with Sakrovski.
Kirkland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sakrovski takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Matt Sakrovski has been cut.
Kirkland is stalling here.
Kirkland jumps guard and drags Sakrovski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kirkland should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kirkland thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kirkland is controlling Sakrovski's posture.
Sakrovski wants to get up but he can't break Kirkland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirkland content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirkland moves into full mount! Sakrovski won't be happy about that!
Kirkland controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kirkland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kirkland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sakrovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirkland on the ground.
Kirkland is landing with some decent strikes but Sakrovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kirkland controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland lands a heavy elbow.
Kavone Kirkland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakrovski blocking the ground and pound.
Kirkland controlling from mount.
Sakrovski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kirkland.
Kirkland lands a big shot there that rocks Sakrovski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland works his way to his opponent's back.
Kirkland biding his time, controlling Sakrovski.
Kirkland looking for the choke but no joy.
Kirkland working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirkland working for a choke but Sakrovski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kavone Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Sakrovski's cut.
That's time! Sakrovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kirkland scores with a takedown into Sakrovski's guard.
Kirkland passes into half guard.
Kirkland decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sakrovski leaves Kirkland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matt Sakrovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakrovski wants to clinch but Kirkland slips to the side
and Kirkland counters by clinching up.
Sakrovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kirkland pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirkland pulls Sakrovski in close to his closed guard and prevents Sakrovski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sakrovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakrovski is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirkland holds on and takes a little breather.
Kirkland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakrovski defends it easily.
Kirkland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakrovski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland controlling from the top position.
Sakrovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Kirkland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirkland stalling.
Kirkland stands up out of the half guard.
Jab by Kirkland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kirkland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirkland raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sakrovski is rocked!
Matt Sakrovski's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland controlling his opponent.
Kirkland throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kirkland unloads with some shots from mount but Sakrovski bucks and avoids them well.
Kirkland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakrovski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kirkland.
Kirkland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sakrovski is surviving well by controlling Kirkland's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkland thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirkland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kavone Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kirkland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kavone Kirkland!
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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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