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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 871 p4p, 114 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 661 p4p, 95 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey has Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuckey lands a shoulder strike.
Stuckey wants a takedown.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey is looking for a takedown.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey lands a takedown into guard.
Stuckey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fakiiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fakiiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stuckey is controlling him.
Stuckey scoring with some ground and pound.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Stuckey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stuckey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuckey postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Stuckey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stuckey lands a couple of digs.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stuckey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fakiiri is keeping the position for now.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stuckey lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuckey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey won't allow Fakiiri to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stuckey.
Stuckey is pushing down on Fakiiri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fakiiri is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuckey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stuckey stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Stuckey working Fakiiri over with strikes.
Fakiiri pushes Stuckey off looking to stand but Stuckey dives back in and keeps control.
Stuckey misses with a head shot. Fakiiri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stuckey postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Stuckey controlling from the top position.
Stuckey pushing down on Fakiiri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stuckey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
Fakiiri is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stuckey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stuckey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fakiiri pushes Stuckey off looking to stand but Stuckey dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Stuckey.
Fakiiri is trying to stand up here but Stuckey is controlling him well.
Stuckey wants to work for an arm triangle but Fakiiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stuckey.
Stuckey is looking for a kimura but Fakiiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stuckey to get the leverage.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but Stuckey is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stuckey stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Fakiiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stuckey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuckey lands with a punch from half guard.
Fakiiri tries to kick Stuckey off but Stuckey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but Fakiiri defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuckey thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stuckey throws a head kick that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuckey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
Jab from Stuckey.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey cracks Fakiiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Stuckey is avoiding it.
Stuckey throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri throws a nice looking combination but Stuckey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Stuckey moves out of range.
Fakiiri throws a series of strikes that have Stuckey backpedaling.
Stuckey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuckey checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fakiiri's head backwards.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuckey throws out the jab.
Stuckey throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey works the jab nicely.
Stuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a really nice looking cross but Fakiiri seems unphased.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Stuckey looks to land a combination but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Stuckey moves out of range.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Stuckey throws out a leg kick but Fakiiri moves out of range and Stuckey only half commits.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fakiiri sprawls well initially but Stuckey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stuckey lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but Stuckey is controlling him
Stuckey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fakiiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stuckey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stuckey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stuckey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey is looking to stall here but Fakiiri recovers full guard.
Stuckey connects with a couple of short punches.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but Stuckey isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckey throws a strike but Fakiiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fakiiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fakiiri slips nicely into half guard.
Stuckey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fakiiri pulls his head out easily.
Stuckey wants to control but Fakiiri is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fakiiri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stuckey is trying to maintain the position but Fakiiri is very close to passing his half guard.
Stuckey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fakiiri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fakiiri's back!
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up.
Stuckey tries to keep control of the position but Fakiiri is staying busy.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fakiiri'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!
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuckey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stuckey works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Stuckey moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stuckey.
It looked like Fakiiri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stuckey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Stuckey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stuckey dodges the punch combination from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey lands a jab to the nose.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
Fakiiri avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuckey.
Stuckey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stuckey with a nice head shot there.
Stuckey passes Fakiiri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stuckey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is not content to let Stuckey control the position.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stuckey throws a strike but Fakiiri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but Stuckey isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fakiiri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fakiiri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuckey is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Stuckey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Stuckey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
A short right from Fakiiri.
A nice left hand lands by Stuckey.
Stuckey scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Stuckey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
Stuckey is trying to drag Fakiiri to the mat but Fakiiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Stuckey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray Stuckey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey blocking some punches.
Stuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuckey breaks the clinch.
Stuckey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Stuckey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuckey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stuckey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fakiiri defends it nicely.
Stuckey shoots in for a double leg but Fakiiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stuckey scores with a head kick.
Stuckey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Stuckey.
I've got Stuckey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Stuckey!
An intense looking Ray Stuckey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Line'em up I'll knock'em down'.
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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energy
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