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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stick Ytick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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174 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubal Sackett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stick Ytick! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ytick with a lazy takedown attempt and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Ytick was not able to check. Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Ytick moves out of range easily. Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ytick swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sackett is looking to score with low kicks. Sackett misses with a hook. Ytick ducked under it nicely. Sackett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ytick to score an easy takedown into full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett is really struggling to control Ytick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ytick is stalling in the full guard. Ytick trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stick Ytick was stalling too much, according to the referee. Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ytick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ytick fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ytick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ytick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sackett throws a leg kick but Ytick sees it coming and moves out of range. A big right from Sackett misses. Sackett throws the left hand but Ytick avoids the punch easily. Sackett misses with a low kick as Ytick jumps back. Ytick blocks a leg kick. Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jubal Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stick Ytick. Ytick keeps the fight on the outside. Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Ytick manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ytick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ytick somewhat. Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Ytick down. Ytick takes a kick to the side of the head. Ytick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jubal Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ytick checks a leg kick. Ytick moves away from the strike by Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Ytick's front leg but catches the back leg as Ytick tries to avoid it. Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ytick has a takedown stuffed. Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
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! Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ytick's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Ytick's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ytick's efforts to push away. Ytick taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubal Sackett dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Ytick circles away and keeps his distance. Ytick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Sackett is staying active underneath Ytick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ytick. Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ytick. Ytick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ytick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ytick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ytick is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Ytick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ytick lands a nice short elbow. Ytick thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Well, if Ytick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ytick winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ytick. Ytick trying to mount his opponent but Sackett defends it. Ytick not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stick Ytick was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ytick slips under a jab. Ytick walks into a jab. Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett blocks a leg kick. Ytick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ytick's shoulder, as Ytick tries to avoid the shot. Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good work by Ytick as he checks the leg kick. Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch. Sackett throws a leg kick but Ytick checks it. Sackett clinches up with Ytick and pushes him back against the cage. Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ytick wants to stall.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ytick is trying to break the clinch but Sackett has him pressed against the cage. Sackett scores with a knee to the head.
Ytick jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Ytick around his waist. Ytick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stick Ytick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sackett tries to clinch but Ytick moves out of range. Sackett misses with a hook. Ytick ducked under it nicely. Sackett tries to clinch up. Sackett motions for Ytick to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ytick checks a leg kick nicely. Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ytick's sensitive parts. Ytick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Ytick persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing. Ytick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Sackett. Ytick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ytick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ytick winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ytick is looking to advance position but Sackett won't allow it. Ytick is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sackett is looking to control Ytick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sackett avoid being mounted? Ytick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ytick is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ytick. Stick Ytick has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stick Ytick wasn't active enough on the ground. Sackett closes the distance and clinches. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ytick takes a knee to the side of the body. Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ytick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sackett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sackett tries a knee to the head but Ytick blocks it.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Ytick blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ytick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it. Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ytick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ytick is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ytick has his back to the cage. Ytick misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ytick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sackett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ytick.
Jubal Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stick Ytick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ytick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sackett tries a knee to the head but Ytick blocks it.
Sackett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ytick looking to slow down the pace here. Ytick working aggressively here.
Ytick wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sackett prevents a body shot from Ytick. Come on Sackett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Stick Ytick. I think Ytick 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stick Ytick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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