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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyros Sisyphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyros Sisyphus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisyphus gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sisyphus wants to control but Gouken is keeping him busy.
Sisyphus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sisyphus is thwarting Gouken's attempts to control the position.
Sisyphus is looking to pass Gouken's guard but actually Gouken recovers to full guard.
Sisyphus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gouken wants to get back to his feet but Sisyphus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gouken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisyphus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyphus prevents Gouken from getting back to his feet.
Sisyphus trying to control but Gouken is working from the bottom.
Sisyphus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sisyphus looking to pass the guard.
Sisyphus prevents Gouken from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisyphus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gouken is keeping the position for now.
Sisyphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sisyphus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sisyphus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gouken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sisyphus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus in side control, throwing shots but Gouken defends.
Gouken is trying to control Sisyphus's posture but Sisyphus avoids it.
Gouken is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sisyphus advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisyphus landing punches.
Gouken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Sisyphus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sisyphus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gouken can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sisyphus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sisyphus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisyphus breaks from Gouken's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sisyphus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sisyphus thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gouken is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sisyphus with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Scott Gouken has been cut.
Gouken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sisyphus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sisyphus tries to control but Gouken wriggling away.
Sisyphus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gouken manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gouken is trying to get back to his feet.
Sisyphus cracks Gouken with a big right hand but Gouken just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sisyphus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gouken has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisyphus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken is looking to reverse the position.
Gouken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sisyphus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gouken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sisyphus working the head with strikes.
Sisyphus tries for a kimura but Gouken is defending well.
Sisyphus working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gouken avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sisyphus.
Sisyphus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gouken, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Sisyphus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gouken's cut.
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.
Sisyphus shoots in and bounces Gouken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sisyphus slips nicely into half guard.
Gouken is trying to stand.
Gouken tries to roll over but Sisyphus keeps him under control.
Gouken wants to get back to his feet.
Sisyphus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sisyphus is trying to control the action in half guard but Gouken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisyphus is pressing down on Gouken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gouken is holding on for now.
Sisyphus is looking to take a break and control but Gouken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyphus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gouken is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisyphus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gouken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sisyphus.
Gouken pushes Sisyphus off looking to stand but Sisyphus dives back in and keeps control.
Sisyphus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gouken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sisyphus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gouken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sisyphus is nestled in close to Gouken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus prevents Gouken from standing back up.
Sisyphus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sisyphus with good strikes from the mount here!
Gouken is working to get back to half guard.
Sisyphus throwing strikes here but Gouken is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sisyphus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gouken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sisyphus working for a submission but Gouken is keeping him at bay.
Sisyphus raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Scott Gouken's cut is getting worse.
Gouken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sisyphus.
Sisyphus wants to take his opponent's back but Gouken doesn't allow it.
Sisyphus wants to finish this one by submission but Gouken is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sisyphus.
Gouken tries to reverse the position but Sisyphus maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Sisyphus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gouken is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gouken wants to hold on but Sisyphus pushes him away.
Gouken defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sisyphus.
Gouken is squirming around, avoiding Sisyphus's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus cracks Gouken with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Scott Gouken's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Gouken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gouken sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gouken is staying active underneath Sisyphus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sisyphus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gouken has hold of Sisyphus's hands but Sisyphus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kyros Sisyphus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gouken is trying to stand.
Sisyphus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gouken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sisyphus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Sisyphus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Gouken's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gouken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sisyphus.
Gouken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sisyphus to the mat! Sisyphus manages to get full guard.
Gouken gets to his feet - Sisyphus follows without any prompting.
Sisyphus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gouken throws a series of punches but Sisyphus moves out of range.
Gouken stalks Sisyphus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sisyphus's face. Sisyphus staggers backwards, shaken.
Sisyphus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gouken to the ground. Sisyphus is now in Gouken's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gouken keeping moving, preventing Sisyphus from controlling successfully.
Sisyphus distracts Gouken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sisyphus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sisyphus manages to get himself to full guard.
Gouken wants to control from the top but Sisyphus keeps moving.
Sisyphus wants to sweep but no luck.
Sisyphus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sisyphus trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisyphus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gouken defends it easily.
Sisyphus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gouken manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus postures up.
Gouken wants to get back to his feet but Sisyphus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sisyphus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gouken's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisyphus slips a nice elbow through Gouken's hands, connecting with Gouken's forehead.
Gouken won't allow Sisyphus to pass to mount.
Sisyphus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sisyphus looking to finish Gouken with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gouken!
Sisyphus working for a guillotine from mount but Gouken is in no mood to give up.
Sisyphus lands a couple of good shots and Gouken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken wants to control his opponent's hands but Sisyphus gets his hands free.
Sisyphus has the hooks in. Gouken is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scott Gouken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisyphus tightening his grip on Gouken, looking for the choke.
Sisyphus misses with a punch to the head.
Gouken looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sisyphus.
Gouken wants to get back to his feet.
Gouken tries to escape but Sisyphus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gouken is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sisyphus gets his way!
Gouken trying to control the hands but Sisyphus breaks the grip.
Kyros Sisyphus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisyphus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gouken has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gouken trying to control the hands but Sisyphus breaks the grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gouken is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gouken turns into Sisyphus and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyros Sisyphus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisyphus 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyros Sisyphus!
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