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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuri Sikura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikura has chosen Liquid Swords-GZA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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196 cm
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuri Sikura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaral.
Sikura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amaral counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sikura shoots for a double leg takedown but Amaral sprawls well. He's pushed Sikura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amaral to the ground. Sikura is now in Amaral's guard.
Sikura wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
Sikura stopping the sweep attempt from Amaral.
Sikura trying to control but Amaral is working from the bottom.
Sikura throws a big right hand that misses.
Sikura stays in close to Amaral's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuri Sikura wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Amaral misses.
Sikura wants to slow Amaral down by chopping away at his legs.
Sikura throws an overhand right that lands on Amaral's shoulder, as Amaral tries to avoid the shot.
Sikura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amaral's guard.
Sikura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sikura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amaral wants to stand but Sikura is controlling the position.
Sikura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikura postures up in Amaral's guard and throws a big left but Amaral blocks it.
Sikura wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amaral looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Amaral as Sikura shoots in.
Sikura misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral checks a low kick from Sikura.
A punch lands to the side of Sikura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sikura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amaral throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sikura moves out of range of the strikes.
Amaral throws a nice looking combination but Sikura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amaral checks a leg kick.
Sikura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amaral avoids it really well and circles away.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuri Sikura.
Amaral throws a shot to the body.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sikura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amaral counters with a low kick, right behind Sikura 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura tries for a takedown but Amaral circles away easily
and Amaral counters with a head kick. That will keep Sikura thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sikura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sikura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amaral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sikura throws out the jab.
Sikura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amaral sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sikura somewhat.
Sikura just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amaral.
Sikura cracks Amaral with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuri Sikura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sikura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amaral's waist but Amaral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sikura off to one side.
Amaral works over Sikura's head and body with a nice combination.
Amaral misses with a wild combination.
Sikura misses with a body shot.
Amaral scores with a decent looking hook.
Sikura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amaral sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sikura somewhat.
Sikura scores with a jab to the head.
Amaral throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sikura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral ducks under a wild hook from Sikura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura throws a lazy right hand but Amaral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sikura shoots in for a double leg but Amaral sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuri Sikura.
Amaral cracks Sikura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sikura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amaral throws a jab when Sikura was well out of range.
Amaral stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikura. Sikura gets slowly back to his feet.
Sikura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Amaral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sikura is trying to control the action in half guard but Amaral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral is trying to maintain the position but Sikura is very close to passing his half guard.
Sikura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikura trying to control the action but Amaral is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sikura with the ground and pound but Amaral uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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!
Sikura scoring with some ground and pound.
Amaral can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sikura controls the pace.
Sikura wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sikura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amaral trying to keep a closed guard but Sikura is proving a slippery customer.
Sikura trying to control but Amaral is working from the bottom.
Sikura throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amaral preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sikura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sikura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sikura throws a big elbow that misses.
Sikura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amaral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sikura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sikura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sikura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amaral manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuri Sikura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sikura misses with a wild body shot.
Rafael Amaral is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Amaral as Sikura shoots in.
Sikura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amaral's half guard.
Sikura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sikura controlling from mount.
Amaral holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sikura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sikura tries to control but Amaral wriggling away.
Amaral is desperately trying to improve his position but Sikura has a good base and remains in mount.
Sikura controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Sikura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rafael Amaral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikura cracks Amaral with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amaral tries to hold on but Sikura postures up.
Sikura lands a couple of good shots and Amaral has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikura throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Amaral!
Amaral holding both Sikura 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sikura loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Amaral hold on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikura is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sikura is controlling the position but Amaral somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sikura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sikura is trying to control the action in half guard but Amaral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sikura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sikura wants to control but Amaral is keeping him busy.
Amaral keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sikura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amaral has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Amaral is trying to maintain the position but Sikura is very close to passing his half guard.
Amaral looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sikura thows a huge punch but Amaral dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikura not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amaral missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuri Sikura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sikura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuri Sikura!
A very excited looking Samuri Sikura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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