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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gokhan Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Segunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes to the cage accompanied by Tuna Nehri. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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221 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gokhan Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Segunda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segunda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saki.
Saki looks for a takedown but Segunda sprawls well.
Saki throws a head kick that Segunda semi-blocks.
Segunda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Segunda won't allow Saki to get back to his feet.
Saki wants to sweep here but Segunda controlling him for the moment.
Segunda looking to pass the guard.
Segunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segunda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Segunda throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saki - that will leave a mark!
Segunda looks gassed!
Saki shoots and misses
and Segunda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saki's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki looking for a sweep. Not yet Saki, not yet.
Segunda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segunda looking to pass the guard.
Segunda preventing the sweep.
Segunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segunda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saki is keeping the position for now.
Saki is looking to stand up but Segunda isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saki doesn't manage to clinch there - Segunda circles away.
Segunda scores a takedown into full mount!
Saki is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segunda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Segunda landing strikes from the mount.
Segunda looking to control but Saki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gokhan Saki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Segunda tries for a takedown but Saki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Segunda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saki - the referee stops the clock and Segunda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saki. Segunda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saki lands with a kick to the temple. Segunda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Segunda keeps the fight on the outside.
Segunda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saki.
Nice uppercut there from Saki.
Gokhan Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocky Segunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saki scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt
and Segunda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saki!
Segunda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saki hang on?
Saki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Segunda trying to control but Saki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Saki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Segunda tries to control but Saki wriggling away.
Segunda is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Saki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Segunda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Segunda wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saki trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Segunda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Segunda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Segunda looking to pass the guard.
Segunda is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Segunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saki is trying to control the position but Segunda postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gokhan Saki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Segunda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Segunda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Segunda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Segunda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Segunda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saki has his takedown stuffed
and Segunda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saki!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segunda with good strikes from the mount here!
Segunda trying to control but Saki is having none of it.
Segunda controlling from mount.
Segunda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Segunda avoids the attempt from Saki to control.
Segunda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Segunda.
Segunda is landing with some decent strikes but Saki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segunda stands up from mount. Strange move.
Segunda tries to clinch but Saki moves out of range.
Segunda throws a sloppy head kick
and Saki counters with a nice body kick.
Saki keeps the fight on the outside.
Segunda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saki counters with a series of strikes. Segunda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saki gets caught flat footed, as Segunda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saki pulls Segunda in close to prevent any damage.
Segunda tries to free his leg and advance position but Saki is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki keeping moving, preventing Segunda from controlling successfully.
Saki working a defensive guard here.
Segunda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segunda gets to his feet - Saki follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Segunda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saki 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gokhan Saki!
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