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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenric Nyyrikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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183 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenric Nyyrikki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Asap misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kenric Nyyrikki has been cut.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Nyyrikki's ribcage.
Nyyrikki looks winded!
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nyyrikki up against the cage.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Asap lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asap obliges.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap lands a good knee to the midsection. Nyyrikki won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asap lands a nice knee to the body.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asap.
Nyyrikki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asap obliges.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap landing knees to the body.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Asap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Nyyrikki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki tries to land a knee to the head but Asap blocks with his arms.
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!
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nyyrikki's face.
Asap stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Nyyrikki can't get the takedown.
Nyyrikki tries to throw a body punch but Asap avoids it by throwing Nyyrikki back against the cage.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Nyyrikki's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asap - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nyyrikki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asap displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nyyrikki up against the cage.
Nyyrikki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nyyrikki wants to get back to striking at distance but Asap won't allow it.
Nyyrikki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nyyrikki up against the cage.
Nyyrikki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nyyrikki is defending well for now.
Nyyrikki is trying to break the clinch but Asap is controlling him.
Nyyrikki fails to pull guard.
Steve Asap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenric Nyyrikki.
Asap landing knees to the body.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Asap to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Nyyrikki blocks with his arms.
Nyyrikki is working for takedown but Asap is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Asap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenric Nyyrikki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nyyrikki has Asap up against the cage in a clinch.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nyyrikki's face.
Asap effectively controlling the action here.
Nyyrikki tries to pull guard but Asap won't allow it.
Steve Asap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asap stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap with a knee to the head.
Asap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nyyrikki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyyrikki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nyyrikki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nyyrikki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asap avoids it.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Nyyrikki blocks it.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki tries to stall but Asap uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nyyrikki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nyyrikki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asap is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nyyrikki tries to circle away but Asap has him pinned against the cage.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyyrikki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asap scores a nice knee to the body.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Nyyrikki's ribcage.
Asap stalling against the cage.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nyyrikki wants to get back to striking at distance but Asap won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap working Nyyrikki over with knees to the body.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki can't get the takedown.
Nyyrikki wants to stall.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki connects with a knee to the head.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki being controlled against the cage.
Asap landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Asap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyyrikki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nyyrikki's face.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Nyyrikki is trying to break free.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asap - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Nyyrikki looking to slow down the pace here.
Nyyrikki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Asap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenric Nyyrikki'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. This is the final round!
Nyyrikki moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asap - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nyyrikki has Asap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asap has Nyyrikki pressed against the cage, preventing Nyyrikki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap with a knee to the head.
Asap working Nyyrikki over with knees to the body.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Nyyrikki has had enough of the clinch but Asap keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asap utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nyyrikki goes for a takedown attempt but Asap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asap throws a nice head kick!
Asap clinches up against the cage.
Asap using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asap keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nyyrikki's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nyyrikki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap lands a good knee to the midsection. Nyyrikki won't want to take too many of those.
Asap's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nyyrikki working hard to break the clinch.
Asap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nyyrikki jumps into guard, dragging Asap to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asap is looking to stand up but Nyyrikki won't let him.
Nyyrikki trying to keep a closed guard but Asap is proving a slippery customer.
Asap is looking to stand up but Nyyrikki won't let him.
Asap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nyyrikki on the ground.
Asap wants to stand and escape but instead Nyyrikki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Asap wants to get back to his feet but Nyyrikki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nyyrikki throwing strikes from guard but Asap blocks nicely.
Nyyrikki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap wants to stand and escape but Nyyrikki is having none of it.
Nyyrikki stands up and waves to Asap to follow him.
Nyyrikki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve Asap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyyrikki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Kenric Nyyrikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asap keeps control of Nyyrikki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Asap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Asap!
A very excited looking Steve Asap rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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