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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaan Korkut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaan Korkut had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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, Kaan Korkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Blanko!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korkut shoots in for a takedown but Blanko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Korkut or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanko which made him look bad.
Blanko tries for a takedown but Korkut circles away easily
and Korkut counters by moving into the clinch.
Korkut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Korkut jumps into guard, dragging Blanko to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blanko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Korkut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Korkut controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Korkut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korkut is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkut's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Korkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korkut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korkut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Korkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blanko stopping the sweep attempt from Korkut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korkut working for a triangle but Blanko defends it easily.
Korkut trying to strike off his back.
Korkut keeping full guard, as Blanko tries to pass.
Korkut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanko content to stall in guard here.
Blanko trying to control the position from guard on top but Korkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Kaan Korkut wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blanko 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.
Korkut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanko trying to control but Korkut is working from the bottom.
Korkut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korkut is breathing heavily.
Korkut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korkut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korkut tries to get out of the position.
Korkut has momentary wrist control but Blanko slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korkut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blanko looking to sit in guard and control but Korkut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korkut wants to control from the top but Blanko keeps moving.
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 Kaan Korkut will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korkut closes the distance and pushes Blanko back into the cage.
Korkut avoiding damage.
Blanko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korkut after a bit of a struggle.
Korkut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blanko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blanko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korkut is defending well.
Korkut throws a head punch that misses.
Korkut jumps guard and drags Blanko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korkut throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blanko wants to control from the top but Korkut keeps moving.
Korkut has control of Blanko's left arm, preventing Blanko from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkut pushes Blanko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Korkut decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanko is breathing heavily.
Korkut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Korkut tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blanko.
Blanko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blanko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korkut is working for a kimura but Blanko is defending it quite comfortably.
Blanko tries to roll over but Korkut keeps him under control.
Blanko wants to get back to his feet.
Korkut is stalling here. Blanko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Korkut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blanko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korkut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blanko's best efforts.
Korkut moves into full guard.
Korkut looking for a sweep. Not yet Korkut, not yet.
Blanko being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanko throws a big elbow that misses.
Korkut can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blanko controls the pace.
Korkut lands an upkick as Blanko stands over him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Korkut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korkut trying to keep a closed guard but Blanko is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korkut wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blanko is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaan Korkut dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blanko fails with the takedown.
Blanko keeps the fight on the outside.
Korkut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korkut wants it to stay on the feet.
Korkut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanko tries to avoid it but Korkut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanko to the ground. Blanko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korkut misses with a takedown attempt - Blanko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blanko swats away the attempt to clinch by Korkut.
Blanko gets a takedown into half guard.
Korkut is looking for a sweep. Blanko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkut trying to control but Blanko postures up.
Blanko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korkut's head.
Korkut is looking to escape.
Korkut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blanko.
Korkut manages to get to full guard.
Korkut keeping moving, preventing Blanko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanko is in close to Korkut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Korkut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanko.
Korkut wants to control but Blanko passes easily into half guard.
Korkut trying to control but Blanko postures up.
Korkut trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Blanko manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! Blanko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korkut wants to hold on but Blanko pushes him away.
Blanko with good strikes from the mount here!
Blanko landing strikes from the mount.
Blanko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Korkut really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blanko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Korkut hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Korkut's face.
Billy Blanko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korkut really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blanko wants to control the pace but Korkut is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Korkut's face.
It looks like Kaan Korkut has been cut.
Blanko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Blanko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Korkut is desperately trying to improve his position but Blanko has a good base and remains in mount.
Blanko cracks Korkut with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Korkut is rocked!
Kaan Korkut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Korkut is working to get back to half guard.
Blanko controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanko wants to control the pace but Korkut is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blanko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korkut 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaan Korkut!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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