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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirki� (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirki� has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Urijah Calaway has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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178 cm
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219 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Sirki�!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirki�. Sirki� circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirki� checks a low kick from Calaway.
Calaway misses with a low kick.
Calaway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calaway lands in his opponent's guard.
Calaway is fighting to break Sirki�'s control of his arms but Sirki� is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sirki� looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calaway sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Calaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirki� is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Urijah Calaway wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Calaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calaway swings for the body but Sirki� moves out of range.
Calaway clinches up with Sirki� and pushes him back against the cage.
Calaway tries a body shot but Sirki� blocks it.
Sirki� wants a takedown.
Sirki� is trying to trip Calaway. He has hold of a leg but Calaway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sirki� persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirki� trying to control the position from guard on top but Calaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calaway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sirki� in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirki� trying to control but Calaway is working from the bottom.
Calaway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calaway pushes Sirki� off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirki�.
Calaway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sirki� to the ground. Calaway is now in Sirki�'s guard.
Calaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sirki� 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.
Sirki� is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calaway trying to control but Sirki� is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Urijah Calaway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sirki� gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirki� is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calaway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calaway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirki� works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calaway being controlled here momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirki� manages to avoid it.
Calaway misses with a double jab.
Urijah Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calaway lands a nice shot that snaps Sirki�'s head back.
A solid body kick from Calaway.
Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirki� manages to avoid it.
Calaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Calaway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirki� decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calaway's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirki� throws a strike but Calaway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calaway wants to control from the top but Sirki� keeps moving.
Sirki� 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.
Sirki� is pulling down on Calaway's head to control his posture.
Calaway wants to stand but Sirki� has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway throws an elbow that misses. Sirki� uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaway's guard. Nice move by Sirki�!
Sirki� looking to sit in guard and control but Calaway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sirki� looking for a guillotine here but Calaway defends easily.
Calaway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirki� is trying to keep Calaway in close.
Calaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirki� wants to control the position but Calaway says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sirki� wants to improve his position but Calaway is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calaway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calaway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway is keen to just control but Sirki� is a slippery customer.
Calaway trying to pass the guard but Sirki� defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sirki� keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirki� avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calaway.
Calaway is thwarting Sirki�'s attempts to control the position.
Sirki� won't allow Calaway to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirki� is looking to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calaway throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirki� counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calaway!
Sirki� throwing strikes but Calaway manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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Calaway trying to control the action but Sirki� is working from the bottom.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway is really struggling to control Sirki� but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sirki� wants to control but Calaway postures up.
Calaway looking to control but instead Sirki� has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calaway trying to advance position but Sirki� counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway trying to control but Sirki� is working from the bottom.
Calaway is looking to advance position but Sirki� has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Calaway is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sirki� lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirki� throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirki� trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sirki� thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sirki� with a couple of short strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Sirki�! Calaway is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Sirki�!
Niko Sirki� is the new heavyweight champion!
Niko Sirki� thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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