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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1398 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 98 p4p, 143 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora slips a straight right by Carrillo-Moreno.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carrillo-Moreno walks into a left hand.
Carrillo-Moreno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carrillo-Moreno has time to react.
Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Sykora stuffs the takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykora finish him?
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Sykora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carrillo-Morenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook
and Sykora counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Sykora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykora.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sykora misses its intended target.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora throws a jab when Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykora pinned against the cage. Sykora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykora looks to land a combination but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Carrillo-Moreno as he connects with a hook.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Sykora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Sykora misses.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Carrillo-Moreno's head but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykora cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carrillo-Moreno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Nice defenses there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno checks a leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Carrillo-Moreno isn't so interested in that idea.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to pass the guard but Sykora is keeping the position.
Sykora wriggles free and stands up.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
A nice combination there by Sykora.
Sykora is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sykora sprawls well. Sykora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykora misses with a hook. Carrillo-Moreno ducked under it nicely.
Sykora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Carrillo-Moreno moved away.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Sykora from standing up.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Sykora keeps moving.
Carrillo-Moreno advances position into side control!
Sykora pushes Carrillo-Moreno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carrillo-Moreno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to move to mount but Sykora blocks the move with his legs.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykora has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sykora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.
Sykora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carrillo-Moreno is in Sykora's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that round.
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.
Carrillo-Moreno jabs Sykora right on the nose. Sykora blinks but takes it well.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.
Carrillo-Moreno needs to keep his hands up - Sykora had a free shot at his head there.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykora's half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Sykora is trying to stand up here but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.
Sykora is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard.
Sykora pushes Carrillo-Moreno off and gets back to his feet.
Sykora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykora half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykora throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Nice shot by Sykora.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykora with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sykora defends it well.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Carrillo-Moreno moved out of range nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carrillo-Moreno has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Carrillo-Moreno saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora misses with a hook to the body
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sykora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sykora as he jumps to the side.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the body kick.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sykora is fending him off so far but Carrillo-Moreno persists. Nope, Sykora circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykora throws a head kick but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykora scores with a leg kick.
Sykora misses with the body kick
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sykora!
Sykora sneaks out the side door and pushes Carrillo-Moreno away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Sykora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykora tries to land a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno saw it coming and moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as Sykora strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sykora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Sykora misses.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Sykora sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carrillo-Moreno fails with the takedown
and Sykora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sykora is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is stalling here. Sykora is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carrillo-Moreno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sykora has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno striking from half guard on the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykora stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.
Sykora stands up and waves to Carrillo-Moreno to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sykora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykora misses with a wild combination.
Sykora walks into a stiff left hand from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykora's head.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Carrillo-Moreno's shoulder, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Carrillo-Moreno tries to counter it with a takedown but Sykora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno feints the counter takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Sykora from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to free his trapped foot but Sykora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sykora is trying to stand up here but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sykora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sykora is not content to let Carrillo-Moreno control the position.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the action in half guard but Sykora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Sykora from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno fails to land the takedown.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Carrillo-Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Sykora lands a jab.
Good exchange - Carrillo-Moreno coming out on top.
A cross from Sykora lands.
A head kick misses from Sykora.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sykora!
Sykora throws Carrillo-Moreno to one side and escapes!
Sykora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Sykora misses with a wild body shot.
Carrillo-Moreno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykora misses the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
A jab from Carrillo-Moreno finds it's way through Sykora's defenses.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots for a takedown but Sykora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Carrillo-Moreno's shoulder, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykora throws a jab when Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Carrillo-Moreno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykora's head.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykora pinned against the cage. Sykora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and clinches up with Sykora, looking for a takedown. Carrillo-Moreno pushes Sykora against the cage but Sykora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrillo-Moreno lands with an overhand left.
Sykora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carrillo-Moreno.
Nice sprawl there from Sykora as Carrillo-Moreno shoots in.
Carrillo-Moreno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Carrillo-Moreno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sykora throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno blocks it.
Carrillo-Moreno feints the counter takedown.
Sykora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sykora throws a right hand that misses
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sykora won't be happy with that.
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sykora pushes Carrillo-Moreno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carrillo-Moreno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Sykora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sykora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!
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