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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Yikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 cm
26
191 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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181 cm
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190 lbs
24 - 32 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Yikes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yikes. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sax. Yikes shrugs it off though. Sax staying out of range there. Sax fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sax defending well as Yikes loads up on a big left hand. Sax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yikes is able to avoid easily. Sax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yikes breaks from the clinch.
Yikes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yikes scores with a nice strike. Yikes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sax was well out of range. Poor timing from Yikes. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax. Yikes just misses with a punch to the body.
Yikes thows a left - swing and a miss! Sax looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yikes is fending him off so far but Sax persists. Nope, Yikes circles away and we're back to standing. Kyle Yikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax. Sax throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yikes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sax is in Yikes's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yikes keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully. Sax won't allow Yikes to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yikes is keeping the position for now. Yikes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Yikes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Yikes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dragon Cage Training Camp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Yikes is pulling down on Sax's head to control his posture. Sax drops back looking for a leg! Yikes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yikes manages to kick Sax off! Sax jumps back into Yikes's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Sax trying to control but Yikes is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nice shot by Yikes. Yikes throws a hook but Sax avoids it easily. Sax shoots in looking for a takedown. Yikes tries to sprawl out of it but Sax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sax tries for a takedown but Yikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Yikes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yikes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sax sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sax fails with the takedown. The fighters circling - Yikes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yikes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A big left from Yikes misses. Yikes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sax. Yikes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sax dodges the punch combination from Yikes.
Yikes misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sax lands a two punch combo.
Sax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yikes is able to avoid easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sax is defended easily by Yikes. Yikes misses with the combination.
Yikes throws a shot from downtown. Sax moves away and avoids it. Sax goes for a double leg but Yikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yikes continues to drive forward. Yikes breaks the clinch.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yikes as he avoids it easily. Sax shoots in for a double leg but Yikes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Yikes looks to land a combination but Sax avoids it well. Yikes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sax. Sax throws a series of punches but Yikes avoids them all with ease. Yikes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sax.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yikes's waist but Yikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side. Yikes thows a left - swing and a miss! Sax misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yikes checks it well. Yikes misses with a body shot.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown. Yikes tries to sprawl out of it but Sax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice takedown defense from Yikes. No joy for Sax on that attempt. Yikes takes a swing at Sax's ribcage but misses. Sax avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yikes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yikes slips a jab and a cross from Sax.
Yikes misses with a looping left. A big right from Yikes misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yikes lands with a good body shot. Sax fails with the takedown. Yikes throws a shot from downtown. Sax moves away and avoids it. Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yikes.
Sax shoots in but no luck this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Yikes dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yikes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sax. Sax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sax slips under a jab from Yikes. Sax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Yikes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sax tries to move into range but Yikes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yikes missing with a left hand there. Sax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kyle Yikes is winning the standup battle so far. Sax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yikes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sax is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yikes is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sax throwing shots but Yikes is blocking nicely. Yikes is trying to stand back up but Sax is controlling him
Sax is looking to take a break and control but Yikes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Yikes is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Sax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yikes circles away. Sax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yikes but Yikes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kyle Yikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax. Sax shoots in for a takedown but Yikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kyle Yikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sax changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yikes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yikes tries to escape but Sax is in control. Sax is trying to get an arm triangle but Yikes is defending well. Sax goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yikes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sax but great work by Yikes. Sax dodges the ground and pound from Yikes. Yikes stands up and beckons Sax to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yikes throws a big shot that misses. Sax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sax shoots in looking for a takedown but Yikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sax is breathing heavily. Yikes fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yikes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yikes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sax. Yikes scores with a shot to the body.
Yikes scores with a jab to the body. Yikes cracks Sax with a good jab. Sax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sax fails with a takedown attempt. Sax fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yikes throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Sax tumbling to the canvas! 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! Yikes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Yikes gets to his feet - Sax follows without any prompting. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yikes. Yikes lands a lovely overhand right.
Sax is rocked! Yikes drops Sax with a big left hand! Sax is injured, injured bad! Yikes jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Yikes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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