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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni has chosen David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier swinging wildly here.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykloni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Portier's guard.
Sykloni is in close to Portier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykloni trying to control but Portier is working from the bottom.
Sykloni distracts Portier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykloni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Portier is pulling down on Sykloni's head to control his posture.
Portier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Portier wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.
Portier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykloni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Linkin Portier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Portier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sykloni circles away.
Sykloni drops his hands momentarily and Portier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier motions for Sykloni to come forward. Portier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykloni throws a shot from downtown. Portier moves away and avoids it.
Sykloni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Portier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykloni scores with a leg kick.
Portier throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykloni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sykloni.
Portier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Portier is adopting a defensive guard.
Portier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Portier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykloni throwing strikes from guard but Portier blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Linkin Portier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Sykloni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sykloni throws a push kick but Portier slaps the foot to one side.
Sykloni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykloni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Sykloni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sykloni throws a series of strikes that have Portier backpedaling.
Sykloni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykloni scores with a shot to the body.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Sykloni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Sykloni.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykloni. Sykloni obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Sykloni coming out on top.
Sykloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Sykloni counters with a takedown into side control.
Portier struggling a bit here.
Sykloni throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sykloni controls the position.
Sykloni is looking to take a break and control but Portier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Portier wants to control but Sykloni postures up.
Portier is looking for a sweep.
Sykloni trying to control the action but Portier is working from the bottom.
Portier is looking for a sweep.
Portier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier keeping hold of Sykloni's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Portier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Portier finds it's target.
Portier throws a leg kick that misses.
Portier misses with a body shot
and Sykloni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Portier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sykloni is now in half guard.
Portier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sykloni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sykloni's back!
Sykloni is keeping busy.
Sykloni is really stuck here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sykloni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Portier lands a really nice looking cross but Sykloni seems unphased.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Sykloni's shoulder, as Sykloni tries to avoid the shot.
Sykloni avoids the head kick by Portier.
Portier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sykloni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sykloni.
Sami Sykloni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Portier is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykloni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykloni slips nicely into half guard.
Sykloni thows a huge punch but Portier dodges it nicely.
Portier moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Portier working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier is adopting a defensive guard.
Sykloni slips nicely into half guard.
Sykloni prevents Portier from improving his position.
Sykloni is trying to work for a kimura but Portier is defending well.
Portier is trying to control but can't.
Sykloni working Portier over with strikes.
Portier is looking for a sweep. Sykloni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Portier controlling the position well.
Sykloni wants to take a breather but Portier is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is controlling Sykloni's trapped leg to prevent Sykloni from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sykloni trying to pass the guard but Portier defending well.
Portier controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Linkin Portier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Portier throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni lands a head kick!
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykloni moves away.
Sykloni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Portier leaves Sykloni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykloni has time to react.
Sykloni throws a series of punches but Portier avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Portier swinging wildly here.
Sykloni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Portier is looking to chop away at Sykloni's legs.
Portier checks a leg kick.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykloni is just out of range.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykloni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sykloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykloni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portier.
Portier wants to clinch up but Sykloni keeps it at a distance.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykloni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sykloni scores with a leg kick.
Sykloni forces Portier back against the cage and clinches.
Sykloni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykloni lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier controls Sykloni momentarily but Sykloni frees himself.
Sykloni sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykloni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sykloni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Portier's head.
Sykloni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Portier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Portier wants to sweep but no luck.
Portier keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.
Portier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Portier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Portier holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Linkin Portier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Portier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykloni on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sami Sykloni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sykloni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portier on the side of the head.
Sykloni lands an overhand right.
Portier looks to clinch
and Sykloni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Portier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykloni wants to pass the guard but Portier is keeping the position.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Sykloni throws a big right hand that misses.
Portier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sykloni!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykloni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni tries to hold on but Portier pushes him away.
Sykloni is looking to get to half guard.
Sykloni regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni trying to control but Portier postures up.
Sykloni is looking for a sweep. Portier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykloni is looking to control Portier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykloni avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sykloni tries to roll over but Portier keeps him under control.
Sami Sykloni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Portier connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Sykloni does it's job there.
Portier tries to clinch up but Sykloni circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier gets tackled into the cage by Sykloni. Sykloni maintains the clinch.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykloni is keeping busy.
Portier tries to work over Sykloni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykloni swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier looking to stall.
Sykloni prevents Portier from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sykloni.
Sykloni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier can't break the clinch.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykloni manages to pull guard.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykloni working for submissions but it's allowed Portier to get to half 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!
Sykloni tries to get to full guard but Portier has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Portier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sykloni 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
Sami Sykloni gave a mention to KO Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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