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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kealoha (ranked 4632 p4p, 451 weight class) and Good Vibes (ranked 5869 p4p, 500 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Kealoha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Good Vibes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vibes clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Kealoha.
Kealoha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vibes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealoha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vibes.
Vibes has Kealoha pressed against the cage, preventing Kealoha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kealoha effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vibes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kealoha smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vibes moves out of range of the strikes.
Vibes has closed the distance and engaged Kealoha in a clinch.
Kealoha is trying to break free.
Vibes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealoha throws a body punch but Vibes moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kealoha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kealoha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Vibes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kealoha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kealoha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vibes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kealoha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Vibes.
Kealoha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vibes clinches up with Kealoha and pushes him back against the cage.
Vibes blocking some punches.
Vibes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vibes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kealoha smiles and moves away.
Vibes takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vibes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kealoha's waist but Kealoha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vibes off to one side.
Vibes tries for a takedown but Kealoha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vibes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kealoha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vibes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vibes slips a jab and a cross from Kealoha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealoha tests Vibes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai Kealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kealoha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vibes at a distance.
Kealoha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kealoha tries to clinch but Vibes moves out of range.
Vibes shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vibes looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha takes the fight into the clinch.
Kealoha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kealoha.
Kealoha is trying to break the clinch but Vibes is controlling him.
Vibes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vibes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kealoha's brow.
Kealoha stalling in the clinch.
Vibes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kealoha looks to land a combination but Vibes avoids it well.
Kealoha swings for the body but Vibes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vibes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kealoha misses its target.
Vibes closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Vibes pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vibes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kealoha tries to avoid it but Vibes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kealoha to the ground. Kealoha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vibes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kealoha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vibes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kealoha tries to bum rush Vibes with a series of wild strikes but Vibes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kealoha sets himself, and Vibes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kealoha avoids it this time.
Vibes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kealoha jabs Vibes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealoha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Kealoha finds it's target.
Vibes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kealoha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vibes.
Kealoha sets himself, and Vibes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kealoha avoids it this time.
Kealoha clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kealoha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from Kealoha.
Kealoha blocks a head kick by Vibes.
Kealoha stuffs the takedown attempt from Vibes. Vibes gets slowly back to his feet.
Vibes ducks right into an uppercut from Kealoha.
Vibes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kealoha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vibes somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Kealoha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good Vibes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kealoha.
Kealoha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kealoha throws a jab when Vibes was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealoha has managed to clinch.
Vibes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kai Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Vibes.
Vibes prevents Kealoha from breaking the clinch.
Vibes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kealoha digs a good body shot into Vibes's ribs.
Kealoha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vibes shoots and misses
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vibes is breathing heavily.
Kealoha works Vibes's body with a nice hook.
Kealoha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vibes can do to turn this around?
Vibes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kealoha avoids it really well and circles away.
Kealoha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kealoha instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vibes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kealoha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vibes up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vibes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kealoha after a bit of a struggle.
Kealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha misses with a punch to the body.
Kealoha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vibes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vibes breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kealoha as Vibes shoots in.
Kealoha is looking to wear down Vibes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vibes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kealoha tries to close the distance and clinch but Vibes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kealoha lands with an uppercut that bounces Vibes off the cage and back into range.
Vibes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kealoha looks to land a left hand but Vibes moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kealoha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vibes doesn't seem phased though.
Vibes is rocked!
Kealoha grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vibes takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kealoha cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Kealoha!
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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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