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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dankest Reckoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senko has chosen will.i.am T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever) as his entrance music. 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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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dankest Reckoned!
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, Aigars Senko!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Senko as Reckoned shoots in.
Senko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reckoned on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reckoned tries to get out of the position.
Reckoned kicks Senko off and gets back to his feet.
Senko scores a takedown into full mount!
Reckoned tries to hold on but Senko pushes him away.
Senko wants to control the pace but Reckoned is squirming around nicely.
Reckoned wants to control but Senko is having none of it.
Reckoned bucks up and throws Senko to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
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!
Reckoned has a takedown stuffed.
Senko dips to his left and cracks Reckoned with an uppercut!
Reckoned tries to score a power double leg takedown but Senko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reckoned somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dankest Reckoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reckoned shoots in and drives through. Senko sprawls well.
Reckoned fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko shoots in and bounces Reckoned off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reckoned kicks Senko off and gets to his feet.
Senko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reckoned is breathing heavily.
Reckoned is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reckoned bucks Senko off and manages to get back to his feet!
Senko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reckoned is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Senko postures up in Reckoned's guard and throws a big left but Reckoned blocks it.
Reckoned manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Senko with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reckoned's guard.
Senko won't allow Reckoned to get back to his feet.
Senko wants to stand but Reckoned has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reckoned wants to stand and escape but Senko is having none of it.
Senko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senko is looking to work some ground and pound but Reckoned has wrist control.
Senko throwing strikes from guard but Reckoned blocks nicely.
Senko wants to get up but he can't break Reckoned's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Senko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reckoned is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reckoned is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko tries to throw a body punch but Reckoned avoids it by throwing Senko back against the cage.
Senko tries to circle away but Reckoned has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Senko working hard to break the clinch.
Reckoned prevents Senko from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Senko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reckoned kicks Senko off and gets back to his feet.
Senko takes the fight into the clinch.
Senko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reckoned is fighting off a takedown attempt but Senko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reckoned to the mat. Reckoned regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reckoned is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reckoned is trying to drag Senko to the mat but Senko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aigars Senko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Senko gets a takedown into half guard.
Aigars Senko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Senko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reckoned pushes Senko off and gets back to his feet.
Senko feints and as Reckoned raises his hands in defense, Senko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Senko trying to control the position from guard on top but Reckoned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reckoned scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Senko stuffs the takedown attempt from Reckoned. Reckoned gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko scores with a takedown into Reckoned's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reckoned wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Senko. No joy for Reckoned on that attempt.
Reckoned gets tackled into the cage by Senko. Senko maintains the clinch.
Senko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Senko has had enough of the clinch but Reckoned keeps him there for the moment.
Senko drags the fight down to the ground.
Reckoned trying to control the position from guard on top but Senko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reckoned can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckoned engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senko trying to control the position.
Reckoned is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dankest Reckoned.
Reckoned looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dankest Reckoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reckoned on his heels. He'll look to pass Reckoned's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckoned scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A cross from Senko lands.
Reckoned shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Senko.
Dankest Reckoned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reckoned gets tackled into the cage by Senko. Senko maintains the clinch.
Reckoned avoids a wild elbow strike from Senko.
Senko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reckoned is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Senko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko is trying to trip Reckoned. He has hold of a leg but Reckoned is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Senko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reckoned pulls Senko in close to his closed guard and prevents Senko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reckoned really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reckoned pushes Senko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reckoned shoots in looking for a takedown but Senko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reckoned's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Senko clinches up against the cage.
Reckoned has Senko pressed against the cage, preventing Senko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Senko has picked Reckoned up - he's going for a ride! Senko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reckoned makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Senko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reckoned quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aigars Senko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Senko connects with a looping right hand.
Reckoned shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Senko but Senko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Senko as Reckoned shoots in.
Senko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reckoned changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Senko tries to avoid it but Reckoned manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Senko to the ground. Senko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dankest Reckoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Senko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reckoned.
Senko closes the distance and pushes Reckoned back into the cage.
Senko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reckoned keeps control of Senko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Senko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Senko has clasped his hands together around Reckoned's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckoned throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Senko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reckoned misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Senko pushes Reckoned up against the cage in a clinch.
Senko taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Reckoned.
Senko is trying to break the clinch but Reckoned has him pressed against the cage.
Senko is pressed up against the cage. Reckoned has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Senko down to the mat. Senko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senko drives through and clinches with Reckoned against the cage.
Senko can't break the clinch.
Senko has had enough of the clinch but Reckoned keeps him there for the moment.
Senko is trying to push Reckoned away but Reckoned has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reckoned wants to take the fight to the mat but Senko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Senko is trying to break free.
Senko wants to get back to striking at distance but Reckoned won't allow it.
Senko lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckoned manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reckoned shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Senko as he jumps to the side.
Senko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Senko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reckoned on his heels. He'll look to pass Reckoned's guard now, I'm sure.
Reckoned has his feet on Senko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Senko shoots in and gets a takedown into Reckoned's guard.
Reckoned pushes Senko off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senko has managed to clinch.
Senko is trying to break the clinch but Reckoned is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reckoned keeps control of Senko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Senko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Senko tries to break free but Reckoned pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Senko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aigars Senko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Senko is trying to control the action in half guard but Reckoned is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dankest Reckoned has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reckoned looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aigars Senko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Senko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aigars Senko!
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