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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Coryatt's choice of entrance music: Welcome 2 Houston. Epeli Nailatikau is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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176 cm
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167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nailatikau motions for Coryatt to come forward. Nailatikau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coryatt throws a hook but Nailatikau blocks it.
A low kick from Nailatikau misses
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coryatt takes a swing at Nailatikau's ribcage but misses.
Nailatikau avoids the body shot from Coryatt.
Coryatt checks a leg kick nicely.
Nailatikau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coryatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nailatikau.
A telegraphed right hand from Nailatikau misses the target.
Coryatt connects with a leg kick. Nailatikau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coryatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Nailatikau.
Coryatt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nailatikau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nailatikau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nailatikau dodges the ground and pound from Coryatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt scores with punches from side control.
Coryatt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A lull in the action here as Coryatt stalls from top position.
Coryatt landing strikes.
Coryatt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coryatt trying to control the position but Nailatikau is working away.
An elbow from Coryatt crashes against the mat.
Coryatt wants to take a breather but Nailatikau manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Coryatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully.
Coryatt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Coryatt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice uppercut lands for Coryatt. That snapped Nailatikau's head back.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nailatikau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nailatikau avoids a kick to the body.
Nailatikau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Coryatt - just one landing.
Coryatt misses with a straight left.
Nailatikau is looking to chop away at Coryatt's legs.
Nailatikau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coryatt avoids a kick to the body.
Coryatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but Coryatt moved away.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nailatikau misses with a body kick.
Coryatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coryatt misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a body punch but Coryatt moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Coryatt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nailatikau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick
and Coryatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nailatikau thinking.
Coryatt slips a straight right by Nailatikau.
Coryatt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt trying to control the position but Nailatikau is working away.
Nailatikau tries to buck Coryatt off but Coryatt is having none of it.
Coryatt working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coryatt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coryatt working the strikes but Nailatikau uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nailatikau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nailatikau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nailatikau looks to score with a jab to the body but Coryatt is just out of range.
Coryatt throws a low kick, looking for Nailatikau's leg but Nailatikau calmly moves out of range.
Coryatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nailatikau misses.
Coryatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nailatikau.
Coryatt checks a leg kick.
Coryatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nailatikau's sensitive parts.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Coryatt avoids it.
Coryatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nailatikau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coryatt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Coryatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nailatikau tries to work over Coryatt's front leg with a kick but Coryatt checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Coryatt does it's job there.
Coryatt thuds a left hand into Nailatikau's body.
Nailatikau tries to work over Coryatt's front leg with a kick but Coryatt checks it.
Coryatt scores with the left hand. Nailatikau knows he should have avoided that one.
Nailatikau misses with a low kick as Coryatt jumps back.
Nailatikau lands a high kick!
Nailatikau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nailatikau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coryatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coryatt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nailatikau's guard.
Coryatt forces his way into half guard.
Nailatikau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coryatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt misses with a head shot. Nailatikau uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nailatikau keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully.
Kevin Coryatt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nailatikau trying to keep a closed guard but Coryatt is proving a slippery customer.
Coryatt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coryatt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nailatikau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coryatt scoring with some ground and pound.
Coryatt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coryatt looking to pass the guard.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nailatikau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nailatikau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kevin Coryatt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Coryatt moves out of range easily.
Nailatikau tries to work over Coryatt's front leg with a kick but Coryatt checks it.
Coryatt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coryatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Nailatikau misses
and Coryatt counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Coryatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nailatikau doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nailatikau looks to land a left hand but Coryatt moved out of range nicely.
Coryatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Coryatt throws a leg kick but Nailatikau moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nailatikau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nailatikau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coryatt moves away.
Nailatikau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coryatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nailatikau gets caught napping as Coryatt dives in and scores a takedown. Nailatikau manages to retain guard.
Coryatt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coryatt misses with a looping right.
Coryatt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coryatt slips a nice elbow through Nailatikau's hands, connecting with Nailatikau's forehead.
Nailatikau is trying to maintain the position but Coryatt is very close to passing his half guard.
Coryatt wants to pass to mount but Nailatikau is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nailatikau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nailatikau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coryatt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coryatt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coryatt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coryatt stands and throws Nailatikau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nailatikau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt trying to control the position but Nailatikau is working away.
You can see the frustration on Nailatikau's face as Coryatt controls the position.
Coryatt trying to control the action but Nailatikau is working from the bottom.
Nailatikau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coryatt's best efforts.
Nailatikau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coryatt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coryatt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nailatikau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt trying to control the action but Nailatikau is working from the bottom.
Coryatt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coryatt connects with a nice short shot to Nailatikau's temple.
Epeli Nailatikau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nailatikau is staying active underneath Coryatt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coryatt wants to free his trapped foot but Nailatikau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coryatt trying to control the action but Nailatikau is working from the bottom.
Coryatt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt misses with a head shot. Nailatikau uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nailatikau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coryatt passes into half guard.
Coryatt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coryatt is thwarting Nailatikau's attempts to control the position.
Coryatt wants to free his trapped foot but Nailatikau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coryatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coryatt 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt!
A less than humble Kevin Coryatt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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