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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Isokyyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware has chosen Put on as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukka Isokyyko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Isokyyko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ware shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Isokyyko's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isokyyko is on top in guard.
Isokyyko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Isokyyko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Ware tries to get back to half guard but can't. Isokyyko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ware has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Isokyyko but great work by Ware. Ware wants to control but Isokyyko is keeping him busy. Ware decides to stand back up. Ware steps back and let's Isokyyko get back to his feet. Ware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Isokyyko as he jumps to the side. Isokyyko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ware is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Isokyyko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ware! Poor strikes thrown by Isokyyko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Isokyyko landing strikes, looking to finish! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ware regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ware wants to improve his position but Isokyyko is controlling well.
Ware trying to hold on to Isokyyko's head to control him but Isokyyko postures up.
Isokyyko is taking a breather. Ware says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ware tries to roll over but Isokyyko keeps him under control. Isokyyko is thwarting Ware's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Isokyyko is working for a kimura but Ware is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ware cracks a nice hook into Isokyyko's ribs. Isokyyko is breathing heavily. Ware shoots and misses and Isokyyko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ware looking to control but Isokyyko passes into half guard.
Isokyyko is looking for a kimura here.
Ware manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ware throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ware has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Isokyyko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ware keeping full guard, as Isokyyko tries to pass. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ware is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Isokyyko is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jukka Isokyyko will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ware tries to clinch there but Isokyyko circles away.
Ware tries to clinch up but Isokyyko circles away and keeps his distance. Ware throws a leg kick and Isokyyko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Isokyyko prevents Ware from improving his position. Isokyyko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Isokyyko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ware sees it coming and defends easily. Ware is looking to improve his position.
Ware is looking to get back to full guard here but Isokyyko has managed to pass to side control instead. Ware is squirming around, avoiding Isokyyko's attempts to control the action. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ware is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ware is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Isokyyko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Isokyyko working for a guillotine from mount but Ware is in no mood to give up. Ware wants to hold on but Isokyyko pushes him away. Ware can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ware is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Isokyyko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ware is now in Isokyyko's guard. A big mistake from Isokyyko there, giving up the dominant position! Ware advances to half guard. Ware is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Isokyyko is trying to reverse the position but instead Ware has taken his back - oops! Ware working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Isokyyko is doing well to defend. Ware seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Isokyyko is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demarcus Ware!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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