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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Katt Mamma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Kafka's chin.
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195 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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192 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kafka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kafka is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kafka regains half guard.
Kafka wants to control the action here but instead Mamma manages to pass to full mount!
Kafka is squirming around, avoiding Mamma's attempts to control the action.
Mamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Kafka frees his head quite easily.
Mamma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kafka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kafka shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma working for a submission but Kafka is keeping him at bay.
Mamma looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mamma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kafka is now in Mamma's guard. A big mistake from Mamma there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma looking for a guillotine here but Kafka defends easily.
Kafka with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Kafka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Mamma keeps moving.
Mamma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kafka stacks Mamma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kafka!
Mamma tries to bench press Kafka off him but Kafka keeps the position.
Mamma gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Kafka controlling the action here.
Kafka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamma tries to get to full guard but Kafka has control of the leg.
Kafka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mamma with the active half guard here but Kafka passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamma keeps working.
Kafka scoring with punches and elbows.
Mamma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamma regains half guard.
Mamma is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamma is refusing to be controlled, as Kafka sits in half guard.
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 Katt Mamma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mamma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kafka can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamma.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamma drives through and clinches with Kafka against the cage.
Mamma is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kafka lands an uppercut.
Kafka gets underhooks to prevent Mamma's takedown attempt.
Mamma can't get the takedown.
Kafka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mamma is trying to keep an underhook but Kafka manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mamma tries to roll over but Kafka keeps him under control.
Katt Mamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kafka trying to control from half guard but Mamma is working away.
Kafka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Viktor Kafka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mamma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kafka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kafka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamma momentarily.
Mamma slips under a jab.
Mamma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamma.
Kafka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kafka misses with a straight left.
Kafka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamma shoots and misses
and Kafka counters with a leg kick.
Kafka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kafka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kafka looks to throw the jab but Mamma is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kafka.
Kafka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamma dives in and grabs Kafka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kafka pushes down on Mamma's head and hops out.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown but Kafka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kafka misses with the combination.
Kafka scores with a jab to the body.
Kafka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mamma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kafka is fending him off so far but Mamma persists. Nope, Kafka circles away and we're back to standing.
Kafka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kafka. That's going to slow Mamma down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma closes the distance and clinches up with Kafka, looking for a takedown. Mamma pushes Kafka against the cage but Kafka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kafka, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamma.
Kafka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kafka controlling the position from side mount.
Kafka lands some shots froms side control.
Mamma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kafka wants to control but Mamma is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mamma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to control the action but Mamma is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kafka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mamma's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mamma wants to control but Kafka postures up.
Mamma is trying to improve his position.
Mamma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kafka off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamma working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mamma goes for a double leg but Kafka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kafka continues to drive forward.
Kafka is pressed up against the cage. Mamma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kafka down to the mat. Kafka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kafka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kafka scores with a hook.
Kafka is looking to slow Mamma down with leg kicks.
Viktor Kafka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kafka digs a good hook to Mamma's body.
Good exchange - Kafka coming out on top.
Mamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kafka is fending him off so far but Mamma persists. Nope, Kafka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamma darts in looking for a takedown but Kafka gets double underhooks and turns Mamma into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kafka tightens his grip and picks Mamma up, before dumping him to the ground. Mamma manages to land in guard.
Kafka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kafka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kafka looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka is stalling in the full guard.
Mamma is trying to keep Kafka in close.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Mamma keeps moving.
Kafka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Kafka.
Mamma shoots in and gets a takedown into Kafka's guard.
Kafka seems keen to control Mamma's posture.
Mamma pushing down on Kafka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Kafka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kafka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamma's back!
Kafka controls the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Mamma as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kafka!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kafka lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mamma hold on?!
Kafka biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kafka has the hooks in. Mamma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kafka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mamma.
Mamma tries to escape but Kafka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kafka softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kafka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kafka looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is trying to break free.
Mamma is keeping busy.
Mamma is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka is landing with strikes. Mamma can't take much more of this.
Mamma can't escape the position.
Kafka keeps control of the position easily here as Mamma tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka really dominated that round.
That's time! Mamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kafka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kafka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mamma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kafka escapes and throws Mamma's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mamma is looking to reverse the position.
Kafka taking a breather here.
Mamma is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma is working hard here to advance position.
Kafka looks up at the clock and then as Mamma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kafka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mamma is looking to reverse the position.
Mamma struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Mamma's face as Kafka controls the position.
Let's hope that Kafka 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kafka off and has taken his back!
Kafka is really stuck here.
Kafka trying to control the hands but Mamma won't let him.
Mamma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kafka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kafka for a finish.
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!
Mamma looking for the choke but no joy.
Mamma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kafka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mamma gets his way!
Mamma is looking for the choke from the back position but Kafka is controlling his hands well.
Kafka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to control the position but Mamma manages to sink in the hooks.
Kafka is really stuck here.
Mamma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kafka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kafka for a finish.
Kafka just trying to survive but Mamma is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamma tightening his grip on Kafka, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Mamma had his way with Viktor Kafka in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mamma tries to clinch but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kafka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kafka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kafka defends it nicely.
Kafka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mamma tries to clinch but Kafka moves away
and Kafka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamma misses with a takedown attempt - Kafka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamma defending well as Kafka loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Kafka lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka scores with a nice head shot.
Mamma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mamma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kafka counters with a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kafka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamma's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kafka - just one landing.
Kafka scores with a three punch combo!
Kafka cracks Mamma with an open hand slap.
Mamma is rocked!
Mamma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kafka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Mamma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamma taking a break here but Kafka is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mamma is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kafka reverses the position - he's now on top in Mamma's guard.
Kafka stands and throws Mamma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamma seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma tries to improve position but can't.
Kafka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kafka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kafka lands some shots froms side control.
Mamma tries to improve position but can't.
Mamma struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Mamma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kafka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kafka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamma tries to roll over but Kafka keeps him under control.
Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Mamma is looking to control Kafka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamma avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is staying active underneath Kafka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamma taking some punishment here, with Kafka in his half guard.
Kafka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kafka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kafka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kafka's back!
Mamma gets his hands free as Kafka looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kafka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kafka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kafka!
Viktor Kafka is the new middleweight champion!
Viktor Kafka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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