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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Skiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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132 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikel Skiel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skiel trying to control the position but Tornado CPW is working away.
The ground and pound from Skiel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skiel wants to control but Tornado CPW is keeping him busy.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tornado CPW dodges the ground and pound from Skiel.
Tornado CPW regains half guard, as Skiel was trying to land strikes.
Tornado CPW blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skiel.
Skiel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel throwing shots but Tornado CPW is blocking nicely.
Skiel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tornado CPW to regain full guard.
Skiel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skiel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skiel wants to pass the guard but Tornado CPW is keeping the position.
Skiel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tornado CPW is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Skiel, into his guard.
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.
Skiel seems keen to control Tornado CPW's posture.
Skiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tornado CPW is one step ahead there.
Skiel is trying to keep Tornado CPW in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel is working an open guard so Tornado CPW takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Skiel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skiel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tornado CPW's guard.
Skiel throws a strike but Tornado CPW rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skiel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Skiel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Skiel has his hands on Tornado CPW's head, controlling the position.
Tornado CPW wanted to stand there but Skiel had control of the position.
Skiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tornado CPW is looking to stand up but Skiel won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Skiel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skiel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW tries to avoid it but Skiel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tornado CPW to the ground. Tornado CPW escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tornado CPW slaps away a takedown attempt from Skiel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skiel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tornado CPW wants to stand up but Skiel is controlling him.
Skiel throwing strikes from guard but Tornado CPW blocks nicely.
Skiel won't allow Tornado CPW to get back to his feet.
Skiel thows a big elbow that misses.
Skiel is breathing heavily.
Skiel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tornado CPW works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel throwing strikes from guard but Tornado CPW blocks nicely.
Skiel looking to pass the guard.
Skiel stops Tornado CPW from standing up.
Skiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skiel looking to pass the guard.
Skiel trying to control but Tornado CPW is working from the bottom.
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.
Tornado CPW wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Skiel manages to pass to side control.
Skiel prevents Tornado CPW from standing back up.
Tornado CPW knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skiel on the ground.
Skiel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tornado CPW keeps working.
Skiel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tornado CPW pushes Skiel off looking to stand but Skiel dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skiel wants to pass to mount but Tornado CPW is defending the position.
Tornado CPW regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Skiel.
Skiel looking to pass the guard.
Tornado CPW will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tornado CPW is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skiel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skiel throws a strike but Tornado CPW rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skiel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tornado CPW would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikel Skiel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skiel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tornado CPW to score with a decent uppercut.
Skiel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW defends it nicely.
Tornado CPW works over Skiel's head and body with a nice combination.
Tornado CPW pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skiel back to the cage. Tornado CPW follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Tornado CPW.
Skiel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW avoids it really well and circles away.
Skiel has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Skiel.
Tornado CPW throws a series of strikes that have Skiel backpedaling.
Tornado CPW digs a good body shot into Skiel's ribs.
Skiel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mikel Skiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skiel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tornado CPW fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skiel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Tornado CPW punishes Skiel's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tornado CPW scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skiel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tornado CPW feints a jab promting Skiel to slip. Tornado CPW then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skiel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tornado CPW cracks Skiel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tornado CPW moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tornado CPW lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tornado CPW.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Tornado CPW finds it's target.
Skiel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tornado CPW moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tornado CPW digs a good hook to Skiel's body.
Tornado CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tornado CPW duly obliges.
Skiel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skiel doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tornado CPW ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tornado CPW scores with a body shot.
Tornado CPW connects with a body shot that sends Skiel's belly button to the back.
Skiel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW lands a two punch combo.
Tornado CPW scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tornado CPW stalks Skiel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skiel's face. Skiel staggers backwards, shaken.
Tornado CPW lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skiel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far.
Tornado CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado CPW closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tornado CPW works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tornado CPW lands with a right hand.
Tornado CPW comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tornado CPW!
Tornado CPW is looking to wear down Skiel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel takes one on the button.
Tornado CPW works over Skiel's head and body with a nice combination.
Tornado CPW is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tornado CPW uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skiel has time to react.
Tornado CPW displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tornado CPW connects with a right hand. Skiel shakes it off.
Tornado CPW scores with a three punch combo!
Tornado CPW connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skiel's hands.
Tornado CPW is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skiel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skiel.
Tornado CPW is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tornado CPW displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tornado CPW lands a jab-cross combination.
Tornado CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skiel backs up against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tornado CPW lands with a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from Tornado CPW both land. Nice combination.
Tornado CPW lands with a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tornado CPW moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tornado CPW attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skiel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW with a hook.
Skiel ducks right into an uppercut from Tornado CPW.
Skiel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skiel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skiel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tornado CPW wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tornado CPW scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tornado CPW does it's job there.
Mikel Skiel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tornado CPW with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skiel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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