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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between NaKai Mariner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikaiah Rynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for NaKai Mariner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, NaKai Mariner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikaiah Rynn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynn misses with a hook
and Mariner counters with a two punch combo.
Rynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mariner.
Mariner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariner moves away.
Rynn looks to throw the jab but Mariner is out of range.
Mikaiah Rynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rynn lands with a good body shot.
Rynn throws an off balance right hand
and Mariner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rynn cracks a nice hook into Mariner's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mariner shoots in and drives through. Rynn sprawls well.
Rynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mariner takes one to the chin there.
Mariner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mariner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rynn.
Mariner misses with an uppercut.
Rynn misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rynn throws an off balance right hand
and Mariner counters with a one-two to the body.
Rynn throws out a loose jab but Mariner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rynn scores with a jab.
Rynn throws a hook but Mariner avoids it easily.
Mariner has managed to clinch.
Mariner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mariner digs a good hook to Rynn's body.
A punch combination from Mariner misses.
Mariner tries to clinch up.
Rynn scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynn misses with a straight right.
Rynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Rynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mariner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rynn.
Rynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mariner is breathing heavily.
Mariner defending well as Rynn loads up on a big left hand.
Mariner takes one to the side of the head.
Rynn lands with a good body shot.
Rynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rynn looks to land a combination but Mariner avoids it well.
Rynn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mariner's head backwards.
Rynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mariner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mariner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rynn was covering up waiting for the punch and Mariner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mariner prevents Rynn from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rynn misses with a looping right.
Mariner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rynn.
Rynn swings widly with a right hand
and Mariner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynn misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rynn connects with a single shot there.
Mariner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikaiah Rynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rynn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikaiah Rynn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A cross from Rynn lands.
Rynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rynn misses with a left hand
and Mariner counters with a straight right hand.
Mariner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rynn cracks Mariner with an open hand slap.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mariner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rynn tries to bum rush Mariner with a series of wild strikes but Mariner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mariner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rynn lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Rynn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rynn throws a hook but Mariner avoids it easily.
Rynn misses the jab.
Rynn misses with a looping left.
Rynn leaves Mariner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikaiah Rynn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mariner closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariner tries a body shot but Rynn blocks it.
Mariner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rynn backwards.
Mariner lands with a light punch inside.
Mariner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rynn's efforts to push away.
Rynn tries to break the clinch but Mariner is controlling the position.
Mariner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rynn is trying to force a seperation but Mariner has the dominant position.
Mariner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rynn is trying to push Mariner away but Mariner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mariner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rynn throws a series of punches but Mariner moves out of range.
Mariner dodges the punch combination from Rynn.
Mariner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mariner clinches up with Rynn and pushes him back against the cage.
Mariner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for NaKai Mariner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mariner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mariner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rynn.
Rynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rynn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rynn misses with a body shot.
Rynn throws an overhand right that lands on Mariner's shoulder, as Mariner tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Rynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rynn digs a good hook to Mariner's body.
Mariner defending well as Rynn loads up on a big left hand.
Mariner moves out of range as Rynn strikes.
Rynn scores with a body shot.
Rynn throws the left hand but Mariner avoids the punch easily.
Rynn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariner moves away.
Mariner misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Rynn.
Rynn throws a series of punches but Mariner moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mariner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rynn's knee momentarily.
Rynn lunges at Mariner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mariner's hand.
Rynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mariner circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynn avoids the head kick by Mariner.
Rynn misses the shot to the body.
Rynn avoids the head kick by Mariner.
Rynn throws a big shot that misses.
Rynn misses with a wild body shot.
Rynn misses with a double jab.
Rynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mariner counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mariner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rynn throws out the jab.
Mariner shoots and misses
and Rynn counters with a nice body shot.
Mariner misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikaiah Rynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rynn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mariner on the side of the head.
Rynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mariner is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mariner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mariner.
Rynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Rynn misses.
A swing and a miss from Rynn.
Rynn takes a swing at Mariner's ribcage but misses.
Mariner dodges the punch combination from Rynn.
Rynn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Mariner misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Mariner misses.
NaKai Mariner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mariner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rynn swings for the body but Mariner moves out of range.
Rynn connects with a jab.
Rynn throws the left hand but Mariner avoids the punch easily.
Rynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mariner is just out of range.
Mariner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Rynn misses.
Rynn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rynn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rynn throws out a powerful jab.
Mariner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rynn.
Mariner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rynn is fending him off so far but Mariner persists. Nope, Rynn circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Rynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mariner tries for a takedown but Rynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mariner.
Rynn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rynn. Mariner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rynn scores with a body shot.
Rynn loads up on a big right hand but Mariner slips the punch.
Rynn lands with a hook. Mariner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mariner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rynn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Rynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mariner.
Rynn misses with a straight left.
Mariner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rynn throws a looping overhand right but Mariner ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynn looks to throw the jab but Mariner is out of range.
Rynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rynn misses with a few strikes there.
Rynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mariner throws a jab but it's blocked by Rynn.
Rynn throws a shot from downtown. Mariner moves away and avoids it.
Mariner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rynn.
Rynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mariner tries to score with a low kick but Rynn moves his leg out of the way.
Mariner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rynn.
Rynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mariner tries to clinch up.
Mariner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rynn.
Rynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mariner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynn throws a body punch but Mariner moves out of range.
Rynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mariner throws a hook but Rynn blocks it.
Rynn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Mariner does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Rynn. Those never looked like landing.
Mariner slips a jab from Rynn.
NaKai Mariner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Rynn misses the target.
Rynn misses the shot to the body.
Rynn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mariner counters with a series of strikes. Rynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Mikaiah Rynn has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mariner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikaiah Rynn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mariner tries to clinch up but Rynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rynn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikaiah Rynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rynn 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikaiah Rynn!
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RATING
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