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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 4406 p4p, 3222 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 116 p4p, 86 weight class). Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Arnoldas Sireika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm 37 197 20 - 13 - 0 |
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187 cm 41 191 22 - 27 - 0 |
Decent wrestler World class MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 22 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Del Oeste avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sireika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A telegraphed right hand from Sireika misses the target. A little jabbing left from Del Oeste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sireika scores with a decent looking hook. A big left from Sireika misses. Sireika throws a right hand that misses
letting Del Oeste counter with a right hand. Sireika gets caught flat footed, as Del Oeste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Del Oeste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Sireika has his hands on Del Oeste's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sireika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Oeste controls the pace. Del Oeste's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Del Oeste might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sireika looks to land a right hand but Del Oeste moved out of range. Sireika thows a leg kick but Del Oeste checks it and Del Oeste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sireika throws a looping overhand right but Del Oeste ducks down to avoid it. Sireika throws a nice looking combination but Del Oeste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Del Oeste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice sprawl there from Sireika as Del Oeste shoots in. Del Oeste shoots in but no luck this time. Sireika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Del Oeste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sireika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arnoldas Sireika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sireika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice cross by Sireika. Sireika takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sireika. It seemed like Del Oeste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Del Oeste moves forwards but Sireika connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sireika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Oeste is out of range and Sireika settles back down. Sireika tried to score with a low kick but Del Oeste checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sireika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sireika throws a hook but Del Oeste avoids it easily. It seemed like Del Oeste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Del Oeste on the wrong end of a nice hook. Del Oeste avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sireika waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Oeste. A slapping leg kick lands for Sireika.
Del Oeste darts in looking for a takedown but Sireika gets double underhooks and turns Del Oeste into the cage. Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste. Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Oeste. Del Oeste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Oeste lands in his opponent's guard. Sireika is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Del Oeste dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sireika is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Del Oeste happy to just control the position for now. Del Oeste is continuing to stall. More stalling from Del Oeste. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. A combination from Sireika does no damage. Del Oeste lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut. Sireika lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Oeste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sireika's head backwards. No joy there for Del Oeste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sireika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Oeste is out of range and Sireika settles back down. Good standup being displayed there by Sireika as he connects with a hook. Del Oeste misses with a takedown attempt and Sireika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Del Oeste slips under a jab from Sireika. Del Oeste moves forwards but Sireika connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Del Oeste dives in and grabs Sireika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sireika pushes down on Del Oeste's head and hops out. Del Oeste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sireika under the eye. Del Oeste throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand. Sireika connects with a nice looking jab.
Sireika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnoldas Sireika is winning the standup battle so far. Del Oeste shoots in and drives through. Sireika sprawls well. Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste. Sireika punishes Del Oeste's body with a nice straight punch. Sireika misses the body punch and Del Oeste counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Oeste. Del Oeste closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Oeste in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Del Oeste missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Del Oeste is figuring out what he wants to do next. Del Oeste with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sireika tries a low kick but Del Oeste avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Oeste fails in his attempt to clinch. Del Oeste misses with a few strikes there.
Del Oeste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Oeste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sireika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sireika throws a body punch but Del Oeste moves out of range. Del Oeste throws out a counter right but Sireika avoids it with no problem. Del Oeste clinches up against the cage. Sireika gets through Del Oeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Del Oeste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sireika prevents Del Oeste from breaking the clinch. Sireika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Oeste.
Sireika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Oeste blocks an uppercut.
Sireika misses with a short punch on the inside. Del Oeste working hard to break the clinch. Sireika missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sireika scores with a nice short uppercut. Del Oeste blocks an uppercut.
Sireika throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sireika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Oeste breaks the clinch.
Del Oeste misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Oeste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sireika.
Del Oeste throws a series of strikes that have Sireika backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Del Oeste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Del Oeste fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sireika avoids it really well and circles away. A punch lands to the side of Sireika 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sireika lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Oeste off the cage and back into range. Sireika misses with a hook. Del Oeste ducked under it nicely. Sireika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sireika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Oeste. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! Del Oeste blocks a head kick by Sireika.
Sireika throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sireika ducks under a wild hook from Del Oeste. Sireika scores with a leg kick.
Sireika lands a jab to the head.
Del Oeste throws a body shot but no joy. Del Oeste dives in and grabs Sireika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sireika pushes down on Del Oeste's head and hops out. Sireika misses with a looping right. Sireika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Oeste can do to turn this around? Sireika with the inside leg kick. Sireika misses with a straight right. Del Oeste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sireika wants to land a leg kick but Del Oeste is out of range. Del Oeste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Del Oeste moves away from the strike by Sireika. Del Oeste closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard. Sireika is wriggling around but Del Oeste manages to pass to half guard.
Sireika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sireika tries to get out of the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Del Oeste is taking a breather. Sireika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sireika is looking to control Del Oeste's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sireika avoid being mounted? Del Oeste slows the pace down in half guard. Ryan Del Oeste has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Oeste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sireika.
Sireika takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sireika swings widly with a right hand
letting Del Oeste counter with a right hand. Del Oeste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sireika quickly recovers to half guard. Sireika scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Del Oeste manages to mount him!
Del Oeste lands a big shot there that rocks Sireika but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Del Oeste tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Del Oeste is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sireika has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Oeste controlling from mount. Ryan Del Oeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The adventures of Del Oeste the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Del Oeste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sireika has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldas Sireika! A determined Arnoldas Sireika didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! In defeat, Ryan Del Oeste stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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