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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 1142 p4p, 147 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 1191 p4p, 154 weight class). Fogomayu's entrance music is Kyamadu. A fine choice. Kai has chosen Firestarter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
23 - 12 - 3 |
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186 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
23 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fogomayu wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Fogomayu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fogomayu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai tries to work over Fogomayu's front leg with a kick but Fogomayu checks it.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fogomayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fogomayu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Fogomayu is looking to counter punch.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Kai.
Nice shot by Kai.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but Kai moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
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!
A big left from Kai misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fogomayu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kai avoided it.
Fogomayu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fogomayu blocks a head kick by Kai.
It looked like Fogomayu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kai.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
A shot to the liver by Fogomayu. Beautiful body shot.
Fogomayu takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fogomayu is looking to wear down Kai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Kai's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fogomayu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kai misses with a kick to the body
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu cracks Kai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kai.
Fogomayu works Kai's body with a nice hook.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fogomayu tries a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai scores with a head kick. Fogomayu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fogomayu motions for Kai to come forward. Fogomayu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Kai.
It looked like Fogomayu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fogomayu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fogomayu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fogomayu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fogomayu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fogomayu throwing strikes from guard but Kai blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throwing strikes but missing.
Fogomayu trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Fogomayu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fogomayu postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Kai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fogomayu is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fogomayu throwing strikes but missing.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
That's time! Fogomayu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kai.
Kai throws a solid leg kick but Fogomayu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kai.
Kai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Fogomayu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu shoots in looking for a takedown. Kai tries to sprawl out of it but Fogomayu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kai digs a good hook to Fogomayu's body.
Fogomayu misses with a left hand
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.
A jab from Fogomayu does it's job there.
Fogomayu cracks Kai with an open hand slap.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Fogomayu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fogomayu misses with a body kick.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Fogomayu ducks down to avoid it.
Fogomayu is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fogomayu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kai but Kai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai tries a low kick but Fogomayu avoids it.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick nicely.
Fogomayu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kai looks for the body kick but Fogomayu saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Kai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kai blocks a head kick by Fogomayu.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fogomayu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Fogomayu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai thows a leg kick but Fogomayu checks it
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai connects with a high kick.
Fogomayu moves into the clinch successfully.
Fogomayu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kai regains guard immediately.
Fogomayu trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fogomayu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Fogomayu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Fogomayu from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fogomayu lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fogomayu wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Kai throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick that knocks Kai off balance momentarily.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai scores with a one two! Fogomayu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kwiwan Fogomayu has been cut.
Fogomayu misses the jab.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kai counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai throws the kick towards the body but Fogomayu avoids it.
Kai throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fogomayu looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Fogomayu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fogomayu closes the distance and clinches.
Fogomayu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Fogomayu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fogomayu tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fogomayu lands with a right to the head.
Fogomayu pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu lands a shot to the body.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fogomayu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogomayu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Fogomayu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fogomayu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fogomayu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kai defending well though.
Well, if Fogomayu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fogomayu tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fogomayu 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.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fogomayu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fogomayu thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
Fogomayu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fogomayu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fogomayu thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fogomayu is pressing down on Kai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kai is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fogomayu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Kai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fogomayu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu!
Kwiwan Fogomayu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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