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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remedios Verzosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Verzosa is having none of it.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch there but Verzosa circles away.
Kaalikorva swings widly with a right hand
and Verzosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaalikorva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verzosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaalikorva throws an off balance right hand
and Verzosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Verzosa is keen to just control but Kaalikorva is a slippery customer.
Kaalikorva tries to get to full guard but Verzosa has control of the leg.
Kaalikorva gets full guard.
Verzosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaalikorva is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa trying to keep a closed guard but Kaalikorva is proving a slippery customer.
Kaalikorva stopping the sweep attempt from Verzosa.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalikorva slips nicely into half guard.
Kaalikorva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verzosa keeps working.
Kaalikorva is really struggling to control Verzosa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kaalikorva tries to pass to full mount but Verzosa defends it.
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.
Verzosa is staying active underneath Kaalikorva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verzosa is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ground and pound from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva wants to pass to mount but Verzosa is defending the position.
Verzosa is not content to let Kaalikorva control the position.
Kaalikorva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaalikorva prevents Verzosa from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva trying to control the action but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
Verzosa is looking for a sweep. Kaalikorva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Verzosa is looking to control Kaalikorva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verzosa avoid being mounted?
Kaalikorva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaalikorva trying to control the action but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verzosa trying to control here.
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.
Kaalikorva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verzosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaalikorva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Verzosa is looking for a sweep. Kaalikorva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaalikorva wants to work for an arm triangle but Verzosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaalikorva thows a huge punch but Verzosa dodges it nicely.
Kaalikorva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verzosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaalikorva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Kaalikorva there.
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 Kauno Kaalikorva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verzosa lands a jab to the nose.
Verzosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva moves in looking to clinch but Verzosa pushes him off.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up
and Verzosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaalikorva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verzosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaalikorva jabs Verzosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaalikorva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up but Verzosa circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Verzosa is defended easily by Kaalikorva.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verzosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva darts in trying to clinch
and Verzosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaalikorva swings widly with a right hand
and Verzosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaalikorva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaalikorva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verzosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verzosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaalikorva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Verzosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaalikorva wants to clinch up but Verzosa keeps it at a distance.
Kaalikorva tries to close the distance and clinch but Verzosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaalikorva misses with a jab to the body
and Verzosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa controlling from the top position.
Kaalikorva looking for a guillotine here but Verzosa defends easily.
Verzosa trying to control but Kaalikorva is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaalikorva wants to stand up but Verzosa is controlling him.
Verzosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaalikorva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Verzosa!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaalikorva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa tries to reverse the position but Kaalikorva maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalikorva avoids the attempt from Verzosa to control.
Verzosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaalikorva landing strikes from the mount.
Kaalikorva breaks from Verzosa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaalikorva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaalikorva tries to control but Verzosa wriggling away.
Kaalikorva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaalikorva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verzosa tries to lock up and control but Kaalikorva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalikorva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaalikorva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaalikorva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaalikorva working the ground and pound effectively.
Verzosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaalikorva landing strikes from the mount and Verzosa is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Verzosa's face.
The referee warns Verzosa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kaalikorva looking to control but Verzosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaalikorva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Verzosa moves away
and Verzosa counters with a shoot takedown. Kaalikorva fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaalikorva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaalikorva keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
Verzosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaalikorva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaalikorva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaalikorva 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.
Verzosa looking to pass the guard.
Kaalikorva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaalikorva, not yet.
Kaalikorva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaalikorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verzosa distracts Kaalikorva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaalikorva keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaalikorva has his feet on Verzosa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kaalikorva throws a lazy right hand but Verzosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaalikorva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verzosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaalikorva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaalikorva moves to clinch but Verzosa breaks away
and Verzosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verzosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Verzosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Remedios Verzosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verzosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Verzosa counters with a left to the body.
Verzosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaalikorva sprawls well initially but Verzosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaalikorva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Verzosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Verzosa's back!
Kaalikorva scores with punches to the body.
Verzosa is taking damage to the body and head.
Kaalikorva is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Verzosa up.
Kaalikorva lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is looking to control Verzosa but Verzosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Verzosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verzosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaalikorva pulls his head out easily.
Kauno Kaalikorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaalikorva is trying to control the action in half guard but Verzosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verzosa punching from the bottom.
Kaalikorva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaalikorva is trying to control the action in half guard but Verzosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Kaalikorva is looking to pass Verzosa's guard but actually Verzosa recovers to full guard.
Kaalikorva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verzosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaalikorva defends well.
Verzosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaalikorva is pushing down on Verzosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verzosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaalikorva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaalikorva is taking a breather. Verzosa 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.
Kaalikorva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kauno Kaalikorva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaalikorva, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauno Kaalikorva!
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