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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Sykes (ranked 25115 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lioran Janvokski (ranked 6194 p4p, 0 weight class). Lioran Janvokski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dewayne Sykes's chin.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dewayne Sykes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lioran Janvokski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janvokski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykes fails to pull guard.
Janvokski has hold of one of Sykes's legs. Sykes is fighting the takedown attempt but Janvokski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sykes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janvokski is one step ahead there.
Janvokski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Janvokski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes wants to stand but Janvokski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Janvokski trying to keep a closed guard but Sykes is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janvokski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Janvokski keeps moving.
Janvokski is controlling Sykes's posture.
Sykes gets to his feet - Janvokski follows without any prompting.
Janvokski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sykes struggling a bit here.
Sykes gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvokski is looking to pass Sykes's guard but actually Sykes recovers to full guard.
Janvokski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Janvokski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sykes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janvokski trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Sykes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janvokski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janvokski stands and throws Sykes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sykes trying to remain calm as Janvokski controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Janvokski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sykes!
Janvokski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Janvokski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Janvokski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Janvokski punching from mount but Sykes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Janvokski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lioran Janvokski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Janvokski scores with a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykes enables Janvokski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykes pushes Janvokski off and gets back to his feet.
Sykes tries to sprawl but Janvokski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Janvokski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janvokski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Janvokski prevents Sykes from standing back up.
Janvokski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sykes to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janvokski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sykes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Janvokski instigates a clinch.
Janvokski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sykes uses from the top position.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Janvokski trying to control the position.
Janvokski working for a triangle but Sykes defends it easily.
Janvokski working for a triangle but Sykes defends it easily.
Janvokski has Sykes pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janvokski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janvokski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janvokski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Janvokski keeps moving.
Sykes prevents Janvokski from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dewayne Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Janvokski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sykes throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lioran Janvokski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janvokski slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sykes.
Janvokski looking to control but Sykes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Janvokski goes for an armbar but Sykes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sykes.
Janvokski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sykes misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykes jumps guard but Janvokski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janvokski wants to break free but Sykes has control.
Sykes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Janvokski smiles and moves away.
Janvokski rushes Sykes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sykes tries to pull guard but Janvokski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewayne Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Janvokski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sykes keeping full guard, as Janvokski tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dewayne Sykes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Janvokski tries a low kick but Sykes avoids it.
Janvokski closes the distance and pushes Sykes back into the cage.
Sykes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Janvokski has had enough of the clinch but Sykes keeps him there for the moment.
Janvokski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Janvokski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Janvokski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janvokski has a closed guard, preventing Sykes from standing up.
Sykes throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Janvokski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykes defends well.
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janvokski wants to sweep here but Sykes controlling him for the moment.
Janvokski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Janvokski keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sykes throws a sloppy head kick
and Janvokski counters with a left and a right that stings Sykes.
Janvokski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sykes on his heels. He'll look to pass Sykes's guard now, I'm sure.
Janvokski throws an elbow that misses. Sykes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janvokski's guard. Nice move by Sykes!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janvokski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykes defends well.
Janvokski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Janvokski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykes wants to stand but Janvokski is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvokski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Janvokski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janvokski's guard.
Janvokski has his hands on Sykes's head, controlling the position.
Sykes won't allow Janvokski to sweep him here.
Janvokski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Janvokski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykes lands a couple of digs.
Sykes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Janvokski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janvokski tries to clinch but Sykes is having none of it.
Janvokski drives through and clinches with Sykes against the cage.
Sykes fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Janvokski has Sykes pressed against the cage.
Sykes wants to stall.
Janvokski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Janvokski lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janvokski is trying to trip Sykes. He has hold of a leg but Sykes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Janvokski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janvokski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janvokski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janvokski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janvokski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janvokski has gone for a leg lock! Sykes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janvokski's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lioran Janvokski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janvokski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lioran Janvokski!
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energy
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